Inspiring Living Lifestyle

Enjoy these wonderful recipes from our travels, our family’s and our favorite cookbooks.

Springtime Sweet Pea Dip

Well Spring has certainly sprung and this fresh and healthy dip is just perfect served with fresh farmer’s market vegetables and a crisp glass of wine! It couldn’t be easier to whip up and it is always a pleaser!

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Ingredients as follows (makes 2 cups)

1 1/2 cups sweet peas

3/4 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

3 TBLS chopped green onion

1 TBLS fresh mint leaves

1 TBLS olive oil

1/2 TSP kosher salt

1/2 TSP ground black pepper

GARNISH: shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh mint leaves

In the work bowl of a food processor, place peas, ricotta, Parmesan, green onion, mint, oil, salt, and pepper.

Pulse until smooth. Garnish with Parmesan and mint.

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Serve with beautiful and flavorful carrots, water crackers and sliced bell peppers! Add a sprinkling of Parmesan and wait for the swooning!