Creamy black-eyed peas mashed with garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon for a versatile dip or side dish.
# What You Need:
→ Legumes
01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed if canned
→ Aromatics
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Oils & Acids
03 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Place cooked black-eyed peas and minced garlic in a mixing bowl.
02 - Pour in olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
03 - Use a potato masher or fork to mash until mostly smooth while retaining slight chunkiness for texture.
04 - Taste the mixture and add more salt or pepper if needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with additional olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
06 - Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables as a dip, or present as a hearty side dish.
