Green Pigeon Pea Dip

This creamy Green Pigeon Pea Dip is so easy to prepare, serve it as a delicious appetizer or snack. It is perfect for your next event, it is bursting with flavors.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green pigeon pea dip

Prep Time: 8

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 49kcal

Equipment

1 ramekin

Ingredients

2 14-ounce can of pigeon peas drained, or 3 cups of fresh or frozen peas
1 8-ounce vegan cream cheese
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Additional Ingredients

1 cup vegan shredded cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly brush oil in a baking dish and set aside.
In the bowl of the food processor, add pigeon peas, vegan cream cheese, garlic, lime juice, cumin, pepper, and salt.
Process until the dip is smooth and creamy.
Scoop the dip into a prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the top with vegan cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes until the dip is heated through.
Garnish with cherry tomatoes, green onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve hot or cold.

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