This is a very quick and easy-to-prepare houmous made with frozen peas. It is best eaten fresh and, unlike real houmous, it freezes very well. If anything, this houmous recipe is more versatile — try it with crispy fried onions as a jacket potato filling.
Serves 6–8
Ingredients
500g / 1lb 2oz frozen peas
2 tablespoons tahina
Juice of 1-2 lemons
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 level teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, washed
Salt and pepper to taste
To serve
Extra virgin olive oil
Pinch cayenne
Method
Bring the peas to the boil in a pan of water and cook for around 5 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold running water.
Pop them in the blender with the tahina, lemon, oil, garlic, cumin and parsley. Give it all a quick whizz — it will probably be far too stiff so add about 2 tablespoons of cold water to loosen it up.
Season it to taste and serve in a bowl with the olive oil and cayenne drizzled/sprinkled on top. Serve with toasted pita bread.