Description
This vibrant and refreshing pea, mint & chilli dip is a perfect healthy snack or lunchbox addition. Combining sweet peas with zesty lemon, fragrant mint, and a hint of spicy chilli, this dip is creamy thanks to fat-free natural yogurt and is served alongside toasted wholemeal pitta wedges and crisp carrot batons for a wholesome, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 400g frozen peas, defrosted
- 100g fat-free natural yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Small handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1 small red chilli, chopped
To Serve
- 4 wholemeal pitta breads
- 500g carrots, cut into batons
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip: In a food processor, combine the defrosted peas, fat-free natural yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground cumin, fresh mint leaves, and chopped red chilli. Blend until you achieve your desired texture, whether smooth or slightly chunky.
- Portion the Dip: Spoon the blended dip into plastic containers for easy lunchbox packing or transfer into a serving bowl if enjoying immediately.
- Toast the Pittas: Lightly toast the wholemeal pitta breads until warm and slightly crispy, then cut them into convenient wedges for dipping.
- Prepare the Veggies: Cut the carrots into baton shapes, perfect for dipping alongside the pitta breads.
- Serve: Arrange the pitta wedges and carrot batons alongside the pea, mint & chilli dip and enjoy this fresh and healthy snack.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chilli to suit your spice preference; remove seeds to reduce heat.
- For a smoother dip, blend longer; for a chunkier texture, pulse to desired consistency.
- Fat-free yogurt keeps the dip light but you may substitute with Greek yogurt for creaminess.
- This dip can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Serve with other fresh vegetable sticks like cucumber or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack/Light Meal
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: pea dip, mint dip, chilli dip, healthy snack, vegetarian dip, wholemeal pitta, carrot batons, easy lunchbox recipe
