Place frozen peas and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir; microwave 2-1/2 minutes more or until heated through. Cool. Transfer peas to a food processor. Add sour cream, fresh mint, and lime juice. Cover and process until well-combined and nearly smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional thawed peas if desired. Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve with whole-grain bread or crackers.
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Did you know peas are high in protein? That makes them a great afternoon snack, especially when you process them with sour cream, mint, and fresh lime juice to make a tasty dip. Serve them with whole-grain crackers to get your fill of fiber.
Watch how this recipe comes together on an episode of Healthy You on HSTV.com.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 c. Hy-Vee frozen sweet peas, plus additional, thawed, for garnish | ||
| 2 tbsp. water | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee sour cream | ||
| ¼ c. fresh mint, lightly packed | ||
| 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice | ||
| Hy-Vee salt | ||
| Hy-Vee ground black pepper | ||
| Whole grain bread, or crackers, for serving |
Things To Grab
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Food processor
Directions
Nutrition facts
Servings
45 Calories per serving
2 tbsp.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 1g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
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Potassium 0%