Scoop up minty pea hummus with toasted pita triangles, or use it as a spring-y stand-in for pesto with linguini.
Servings: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 small leeks , thoroughly washed and chopped, green parts removed
  • 4 cups shelled peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 pitas , cut into wedges and toasted
    • Directions
    In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add leeks, cover and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add peas and cook uncovered 8 minutes (5 minutes if using frozen peas). Add broth and cook 3 more minutes.

    Remove from heat, stir in tahini and mint and spoon mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Process until fairly smooth. Add salt and pepper, seasoning with additional salt if desired. Place in a bowl and serve with toasted pita wedges.
    From the May 2006 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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