Green Pea, Parsley & Pistachio Dip

By jeenikeen

A delicious bright green dip made with sweet peas, parsley and pistachios. Perfect for dipping veggie sticks, tortilla chips or your favorite crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 cup parsley leaves, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 2/3 cup shelled pistachios, raw or toasted, as you prefer
• Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon or lime, to taste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Water, just enough to cook peas

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the peas in a steamer basket or in a small saucepan with just enough water to keep moist, until bright green and just tender-crisp.

In a food processor, combine the peas with the parsley, dill, pistachios, juice of 1/2 lemon or lime, salt, and water. Process until the mixture is an even, coarse puree, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.

Taste, and if you’d like a more tangy flavor, squeeze the remaining half of the lemon or lime into the mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and pulse the food processor on and off a few times to mix once again.