Raw Green Pea and Almond Dip - Courtesy of Kurma Dasa.

Submitted by The Blender Girl

"The second this dip hit my lips, it was love at first bite – I immediately became intoxicated with the unique zesty flavor and crunchy texture. This dip epitomizes the “blend and chow in under 5 minutes” philosophy that I am so fond of. It is dead easy, bursting with flavor, and incredibly versatile. Another added bonus is that the flavor mix is different from your hog standard store bought dips, and makes a unique addition to the nibble plate at your next dinner. This is fantastic slathered on rice cakes, tortilla chips, toasts, raw tacos or veggie sticks. I have been whipping up this dip to rave reviews for over ten years. I hope this will become a staple in your “delectable dip” repertoire, just as it has in mine."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 Bowls

ingredients

• 1 cup organic frozen green pea (defrosted)
• 1⁄2 cup raw almonds (soaked and dehydrated)
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 3 tablespoons filtered water (for desired consistency)
• 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice (1- 2 limes)
• 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro or 1/3 cup coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fine celtic sea salt
• freshly ground pepper

directions

1. Put the almonds into your food processor until rustically chopped.
2. Mix in the remaining ingredients until you get a nice thick consistency. You might to add a bit more water. I keep it pretty chunky and rough.
3. Add in more lime juice, ginger and seasoning to taste. I like mine with quite a bit of kick so I tend to be a bit more heavy handed with the ginger, lime juice and sea salt.
4. Slather on crackers, serve with veggies chips, or top raw tacos. YUM!

Reviews

[UmmBinat]

Unique fresh flavour. I used what I had that was on hand which was blanched sliced almonds in place of the soaked and dehydrated, extra fresh grated ginger and freshly squeezed lime juice to taste, the fresh cilantro, Greek sea salt, I think, and freshly ground black pepper.

 

[Love2Yogagirl]

So fresh and bright!! I made this for an office party and it was an immediate hit. I've made it 3 times since and had to double it to make sure there was enough for everyone to have their fill. Love it, love it!!

 

[Kiwi Kathy]

Just FAN-TAS-TIC. Certainly a winner in my household. I'm not sure how to measure 1/3 cup corriander, but I put in what I thought would be that amount. I'd say a relly good handful or more would work really well. Made for a really nice laid back Saturday night meal when served with hummus, yoghurt and pita bread.

 

[Glori-B]

Bright, fresh flavor! Didn't really do too much measuring ... and my almonds were not soaked and dehydrated ... used extra lime and ginger ... didn't even wait for the peas to thaw. It was beyond the moon good!