Claire Turnbull's Pea and Mint Hummus

. January 12, 2015
Photography by Emma Bass.
Claire Turnbull's Pea and Mint Hummus

New Zealand nutrition expert Claire Turnbull shares one of her favourite easy summer recipes from her latest book 'Feel Good for Life'. Be in to win a copy below!

1 1⁄2 cups frozen peas

1 1⁄2 cups cooked chickpeas (1 x 400g can, drained and rinsed)

1 heaped tablespoon tahini

1 tablespoon water

zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 handful mint leaves

salt and black pepper


Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend.

Serve with chopped veggies, wholegrain crackers or wholemeal pita bread wedges. Makes 6 serves. 

Top Tip: You can also add a small amount of feta cheese to this if you like! 

This recipe is an extract from Feel Good for Life, the second book by New Zealand nutritionist Claire Turnbull. In it, Claire shares her advice for a healthier, happier life, achievable one step at a time. It's filled with delicious, healthy recipes, practical tips and questionairres to give you the tools to look great and feel energised. It's available now from all good bookstores, RRP $30.00. 

We have three copies to give away to three lucky readers. To be in the draw to win, simply enter your details in the form below.  

 

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This recipe has been reproduced with permission from Feel Good for Life by Claire Turnbull. Published by Penguin Group NZ. RRP $30.00. Copyright © text, Claire Turnbull, 2015. Copyright © photographs, Emma Bass, 2015.