PEA & MINT HUMMUS, free from garlic & onion, Vegan

A taste surprise...in a good way

Lovely light spread/dip that could help issues with the gut.

Familiar with FODMAPS? They're foods that are difficult to digest and can cause gut problems like IBS, gas, diarrhoea.

There's a whole movement out there -- FODMAP foods to go easy on; FODMAP foods to enjoy -- and if you're interested, serious research is needed. 

One interesting area of research is the possible link between Covid 19 and the appearance of, or increase in, gut problems. 

67goingon50 is looking into it. 

TheGutHealthDoctor.com is one of the most popular FODMAP sites and has been highly recommended in the health food world.

Diets for good gut health are big on fibre but one recommendation - 30(!) different plant foods per week  - might not be easy in a cost of living crisis.

However, this frugal Pea & Mint Hummus could easily fit into your weekly eating plan.

It doesn't contain onion or garlic and should appeal to kids.  It travels well and is recommended for long-haul flights.

Cost: £1'ish

Feeds: 3, but multiplies easily

Ingreds:

135g/4.7oz peas

2 tsp tahini

1.5 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp cumin

1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne, depending on taste

1tbsp well-flavoured olive oil

60ml water

pinch salt

handful fresh mint (or 1 tsp dried)

pepper

Method:

1. Blitz the peas, tahini, lemon juice, cumin oil & salt with water until smooth - a bowl or stick blender will be fine
2. Add mint & pepper; blend 1 minute more
3. Refrigerate at least 4 hours so flavours can deepen
4. Serve with crudités or rice crackers OR spread on toast
5. If you like, scatter over toasted sunflower seeds 

Comments:

'This dip/spread made of peas was absolutely delicious! I had it on Ryvita and really enjoyed it. Such a treat to test a delightful recipe.'  Community organiser/ political activist 

'Surprisingly delicious and so unusual.  The prep is quick and easy, Pea & Mint Hummus will be part of my repertoire now.  Very nice on toast and would be great  with crudités.'  Retired writer 

                    

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This recipe has been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.