Green Pea Spread with Feta and Mint

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the peas

   Bring 1500 ml of water to a boil in a pot. Add the frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes from the time the water returns to a boil. Drain them and spread them on a plate to cool for about 8 minutes.

   
2. 2

   Toast the caraway

   Heat a dry pan over medium heat. Add the caraway and toast for 30 to 45 seconds, until fragrant; shake the pan occasionally so the seeds do not darken. Transfer them to a plate and leave to cool.

   
3. 3

   Prepare the base

   Crumble the feta into the bowl of a food processor or a tall container. Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

   
4. 4

   Blend the spread

   Add the cooled peas and mint leaves. Blend in short pulses until the ingredients are combined but the spread remains slightly coarse. Stir in the toasted caraway.

   
5. 5

   Season and serve

   Taste the spread: the lemon juice should pleasantly balance the saltiness of the feta. If needed, add no more than another 5 ml of lemon juice, but no other ingredients. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.