Green pea dip with nachos Recipe

Green pea dip with nachos Recipe

  • 450g/1lb frozen petit pois or peas, defrosted and drained
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves
  • 115g/4oz plain yoghurt
  • ½ red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large bag ready-made nachos
  1. Place the peas, onion, garlic and mint leaves into a food processor and blend to a thick purée.
  2. Add the yoghurt and blend again, leaving the mixture slightly lumpy.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the chilli, cumin, coriander and lime juice and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Spoon into a serving bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Serve with a bowl of nachos alongside for dipping.