Green Pea Hummus Dip

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

INGREDIENTS

For sesame seed butter

• 2 cups (220g) raw sesame seeds*
• ¼ tsp pink Himalayan salt (optional)

For dip

• 1/2 cup sesame seed butter made with the NutraMilk
• 1 1/3 cups thawed frozen or canned green peas
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 –1/2 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt to taste
• Raw vegetables of choice to dip

*I used 1 cup white sesame seeds and 1 cup brown sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

• For sesame seed butter
  • Place sesame seeds and salt in the NutraMilk container.
  • Press Butter cycle, set 15-16 minutes.
  • Press Start.
  • Open container lid. If, necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.
  • Leave ½ cup of sesame butter in the NutraMilk container to make hummus dip and store the rest for later use.
• Add rest of dip ingredients to the NutraMilk and press Butter cycle until all is well combined. Add more water if necessary to get the consistency you desire.
• Arrange your veggies of choice and serve with this delicious dip.