Herbed Pea Dip Recipes

HERBED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peas and green onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

SWEET PEA DIP

Steps:

• Add the peas to a large pot of well-salted boiling water. (Make sure there is way more water than peas and enough salt for it to taste like the ocean.) Boil the peas for about 30 seconds. Remove the peas to an ice bath.
• In a food processor, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, parmesan and mint. Drain the peas and add them to the food processor. Pulse just until the mixture comes together; you want to keep a little texture and not make it totally smooth. Season with salt.
• Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl, crack some pepper over the top and drizzle with the olive oil. Serve the pea dip with grilled bread.

HERBY PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. In batches, place zucchini and asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine peas, leeks, zucchini mixture and herbs. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

HERB DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients, mixing them well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with crudites, including cherry tomatoes; yellow-pear tomatoes; red, yellow and green peppers; seeded cucumbers; scallions; baby carrots; French radishes; blanched broccoli, and cauliflower.

BLACK-EYED PEA DIP

Steps:

• Stir the black-eyed peas, green onions, sugar, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Mix in jalapeno peppers, if desired. Cover, and refrigerate at least six hours before serving.

VEGETARIAN BLACK-EYED PEA DIP

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat; stir in yellow onion, white parts of the green onions, and jalapeno. Cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in black-eyed peas, paprika, and Creole seasoning; reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until melted. Top with shredded cheese blend.
• Place in the preheated oven and broil until cheese is melted and golden, about 4 minutes. Garnish with green onion tops.

HERBED PEA "SAUCE"

Steps:

• Cook 2 cups blanched fresh peas and a large handful of sliced scallions with 3/4 cup butter over medium heat until scallions are soft. Stir in a large pinch of lemon zest, some chopped parsley, and sliced chives; season with salt and pepper.