Spicy Pea Hummus

I have a confession.

I’ve got a thing for hummus.

Maybe it’s because it’s an awesomely healthy snack that you can pair with anything… crackers, pita bread, veggies… or maybe it’s because I enjoy going to the hookah bar and enjoying some authentic middle eastern bar food, whatever it is I had to learn how to make it because at the rate that I eat it, it was getting quite pricey for me. I’ve perfected my hummus recipe over the years and now it’s second nature for me to just throw everything into a blender, top it with spices and olive oil, and eat it with pita bread. Boom done, less than 5 minutes.

So now I’ve started to branch out with my hummus. Roasted red pepper hummus, black bean chili hummus, jalapeno hummus, and this gem, pea hummus. Let me talk about peas for a second (and only for second because what I have to say about them is going to be brief).

I hate peas.

Yep, that’s it. However, I try to throw them in things so I’m forced to eat them. Kind of like peanut butter ( Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie). If you hate peas too, don’t worry, you will love peas after eating this hummus. I can actually tolerate them now. *amazing* Also, don’t let the title fool you, the spicy can easily be taken out (if it’s not your thing) by not adding the cayenne pepper. I also mention to only add water when necessary, that’s because you want your hummus smooth and creamy, but not runny. So only add it if you feel your hummus is a little too chunky.

This has been a hit at home and at work. One of my friends even threw it on top of some rice (it was delicious in case you were wondering) and guess what? Everyone was shocked to hear that it was made with peas! So go ahead and grab a big bag of peas and celebrate your purchase by making this hummus.