Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Pass the Peas



Looking for a heart healthy yummy snack? Try this Fresh Pea Hummus recipe

1. Bring a small pot of salt water to a boil. Add 1 cup of fresh shelled peas; cook until tender (about 2 minutes)
2. In a food processor, pulse peas, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 2 Tbsp tahini, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 small clove minced garlic, and 1/8 tsp ground cumin 30-40 seconds. Season with light salt. Serves 4

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 74 calories; 4g of fat (1 g saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbs; 98 mg sodium; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber

Did you know? Peas contain hefty amounts of bone building vitamin K and folate, not to mention plenty of protein and fiber.






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