Pea and mint puree with lemon and ricotta is a fresh and light dip to serve with crudités.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 2cups
Ingredients
1eschallot, peeled and choppedsubstitute with 1/2 brown onion
1 1/2cupsfrozen peas
1 1/2cupsmint leaves, washed and chopped
1lemon, zest and juice
2tbspricotta
2tbspolive oil
flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Sauté the eschallot in olive oil over a medium heat for about 10 minutes until soft.
Add the water, bring to the bil, add the peas and cook for 3 minutes.
Drain the peas and eschallot and tip into a bow. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Add the mint, ricotta and lemon zest an mix with a handheld blender.
Add half the lemon juice and season to taste. The dip might need more seasoning if you haven't added the eschallot. Add the remaining lemon juice if you think it needs it. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
The puree will keep in the fridge for up to three days.