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Leek And Pea Dip

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Ingredients

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1 teaspoon olive oil
1 leek (small, halved lengthways, thinly sliced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
300 g peas (2 cups frozen)
80 ml chicken stock (1/3 cup salt reduced or gluten free)
125 g chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
black pepper (freshly ground to taste)
mint (finely shredded to serve)
1/4 cup mint (fresh finely shredded)
2 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 bunch asparagus (woody ends trimmed, blanched, to serve)
1 bunch baby carrots (peeled to serve)
2 lebanese cucumbers (cut into long sticks to serve)
2 celery ribs (cut into long sticks to serve)

Nutritional information

94.1
Calories
11 g
Calories From Fat
1.2 g
Total Fat
0.2 g
Saturated Fat
0.3 mg
Cholesterol
83.5 mg
Sodium
17.4 g
Carbs
4.9 g
Dietary Fiber
5.1 g
Sugars
5.3 g
Protein
225g
Serving Size

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Leek And Pea Dip

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    When I first made this it was still a bit warm and I was doubtful. However when it had cooled off it was good. If I make it again I will put it in the food processor because the hand blender took forever.

    • 50 min
    • Serves 8
    • Easy

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    Leek and Pea Dip, From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living , When I first made this it was still a bit warm and I was doubtful However when it had cooled off it was good If I make it again I will put it in the food processor because the hand blender took forever , From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat the Oil in a Large Saucepan on Medium and Add the Leek and Garlic, Stir, Cook Stirring Occasionally, For 6-7 Minutes or Until the Leek Is Soft.

    2
    Done

    Add the Peas and Stock to the Pan and Cover and Cook Over a Low Heat For 5 Minutes or Until the Peas Are Just Tender and Set Aside to Cool For 10 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Put the Leek Mixture and Chickpeas in a Small Food Processor or Use a Handheld Blender and Blend Until Almost Smooth (leave a Little Chunky).

    4
    Done

    Transfer to a Small Serving Bowl and Add the Mint and Lemon Juice and Season With Pepper and Stir to Combine.

    5
    Done

    Top With Mint to Serve and Accompany the Dip With the Asparagus, Carrot, Cucumber and Celery Sticks.

    6
    Done

    Note - to Blanch the Asparagus, First Fill a Large Bowl With Iced Water and Set Aside and Then Bring a Large Saucepan of Water to the Boil and Add the Asparagus and Cook For 1 Minute and Then Drain Well and Transfer to the Iced Water and Set Aside For 3 to 4 Minutes or Until Well Chilled and Drain.

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