10-Minute Green Pea Dip with Mint and Avocado

This Green Pea & Mint Dip is vibrant, creamy, and surprisingly addictive.

It’s the perfect refreshing addition to spring snack boards, brunch spreads, or light summer lunches.

Made with peas, avocado, and fresh mint, this dip is equal parts nutritious and delicious—no oven or stove required.

Serve it with crackers, pita, or crisp veggies for a bright, crowd-friendly appetizer.

Recipe Facts

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Servings: 6

Recipe Ingredients

• 1½ cups (250g) green peas, frozen
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ avocado
• 2–3 sprigs fresh mint leaves, only
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe Instructions

1 – Soften the peas.
Place frozen peas in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit for a few minutes until thawed. Drain.

2 – Add everything to a food processor.
Combine peas, garlic, lemon juice, avocado, and mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

3 – Blend until smooth.
Pulse in a high-speed blender or food processor until creamy.

4 – Adjust texture as needed.
Add 1–2 tablespoons of cold water to thin it out if the dip is too thick.

5 – Serve chilled or room temp.
Pair with pita, crisps, crackers, or raw veggies. Also works great as a sandwich spread!

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Pro Tips for Success

• Use ripe avocado for the creamiest texture—it makes a big difference.
• Not a garlic fan? Use roasted garlic for a milder, sweeter taste.
• This dip is best eaten the same day, but it will keep for 1–2 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
• For extra zing, add a tiny pinch of chili flakes or a splash of white wine vinegar.

This Green Pea & Mint Dip is light, bright, and made for spring and summer entertaining.

Whether you’re building a dips and spreads platter or packing a lunchbox, it’s an easy, flavorful option that feels special without any fuss.

Plus, it’s naturally vegan, loaded with fiber, and ready in 10 minutes—what’s not to love?

Green Pea Dip

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1½ cups (250g) green peas, frozen
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ avocado
• 2–3 sprigs fresh mint leaves, only

Instructions

• Place frozen peas in a bowl and cover with boiling water.
• Let them stand for a few minutes until defrosted, then drain and transfer to a
  food processor or high-speed blender.
• Add in the garlic, lemon juice, avocado, mint leaves, and
  season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
• Add 1–2 tbsp. of cold water if the dip is too thick.
• Taste and adjust seasoning to your taste.
• Serve as a dip with fresh vegetables, crisps, crackers,
  or pita.