Author Notes
This recipe is a healthy fresh delicious and easy to make spread....I do it all the time. —AniQuadros
Ingredients
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3 cups
blanched fresh peas
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2 cups
chopped fresh parley
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1/2 cup
low fat Greek yogurt
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3 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon
black pepper
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1 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1
clove of minced garlic
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1/2 cup
feta cheese crumbs
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1/2 cup
chopped basil leaves
Directions
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On a medium size pot bring enough water with about one full tbsp of salt to a boil, add fresh peas and blanch for about five minutes not longer, the peas need to be a little crunch inside.Drain the peas and take to a food processor with parsley and process until all are well mixed and with a coursed texture.Then add yogurt, olive oil, salt , pepper and minced garlic to the mix and pulse food processor until all are mixed. Take the spread mix to refrigerate for about 30 minutes. After chilled, spread over you favorite bread or toast and add pieces of feta cheese with chopped basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Healthy and good appetizer option for a crowd.
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