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!
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Recipe Information
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)
- optional crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
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.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice, salt, or spices if needed.
Transfer the pâté to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for presentation.
Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or toasted bread as a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1428 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.9 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.2 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2534 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 10726.4 mg | 59591% | |
| Potassium | 1441 mg | 31% | |
*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.
