Spring Pea Spread
The sweet flavor of spring peas is the perfect counterpoint to Prosciutto di Parma® and Parmigiano Reggiano® cheese in this spring pea spread. When fresh peas are in season at your local farmer’s market, use them instead of frozen peas and let your kids do the shelling. This spring pea spread gets its creamy texture from healthy, low fat silken tofu. Tofu is derived from soybeans, a legume first cultivated in China. Tofu is versatile and nutritious, especially valued for its high-quality protein. Silken tofu has the consistency of custard and works beautifully in this spring pea spread recipe.
Servings Prep Time
2cups 10minutes
Cook Time
5minutes
Servings Prep Time
2cups 10minutes
Cook Time
5minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add peas, reduce heat and simmer four minutes until tender.
  2. Drain and put into a food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process to a purée, scraping down the processor work bowl several times.
  3. Spoon purée into a decorative bowl and serve with Parmigiano Reggiano toasted crostini.
  4. Spring pea spread is delicious on crostini, on a tomato sandwich or used instead of mayonnaise in a chicken salad. Serve it with tortilla chips or pita chips instead of guacamole. Kids will love this easy-to-make spring pea spread served in a colorful bowl surrounded by carrot and celery sticks.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Spring Pea Spread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 258mg 11%
Potassium 125mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 37%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.