Black Eyed Pea Pt

Delight your taste buds with this creamy and flavorful Black Eyed Pea Pâté, a vegan twist on traditional spreads that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Made with hearty black-eyed peas, nutty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a bold blend of garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, this quick no-cook appetizer comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfectly smooth and packed with protein and fiber, it's a deliciously healthy alternative to hummus. Garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika, this pâté is not only visually stunning but also versatile—pair it with crackers, vegetable sticks, or toasted bread for an irresistible appetizer or snack. Whether you're hosting a party or meal prepping for the week, this easy black-eyed pea dip is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups black-eyed peas (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 0 optional crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the cooked black-eyed peas, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the mixture is too thick, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water to reach your desired consistency.

Step 3

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice, salt, or spices if needed.

Step 4

Transfer the pâté to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for presentation.

Step 5

Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or toasted bread as a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(548.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1197.8

Total Fat 67.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1428.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 40.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2533.8mg	0%
Iron 10726.4mg	0%
Potassium 1441.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.1%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 37.7%