Smashed pea and bean dip
This smashed pea and bean dip combines fresh peas, broad beans and edamame with mint, avocado and feta for a vibrant starter. The Thermomix TM7 steams the legumes to tender perfection, then blends everything into a chunky, creamy spread. Ready in minutes, it is ideal with crusty bread or crudités at any spring gathering or drinks party.
About this recipe
Smashed pea and bean dip Thermomix TM7 style is the fresh, vibrant starter your spring table has been waiting for. This recipe brings together sweet fresh peas, nutty broad beans and edamame, blitzed with creamy avocado, salty feta, fragrant mint and a splash of lemon juice. People searching for quick dip recipes or an easy appetiser for the Thermomix TM7 will love how this all-in-one kitchen machine steams the legumes until just tender, then transforms them into a rustic, chunky spread in seconds. Unlike shop-bought hummus, this version bursts with garden-fresh flavour and a lovely two-tone green colour that looks stunning on a sharing board. Serve it at a drinks party, Easter brunch or as a healthy afternoon snack with crudités and warm pita. It is vegetarian, naturally gluten-free and impressive enough for guests, yet simple enough for a relaxed weekend at home.
Preparation tips
- For the best texture, blitz the peas, broad beans and edamame briefly so the dip stays chunky rather than becoming a purée, then fold the crumbled feta through by hand for attractive white flecks throughout.
- Use the freshest peas and beans you can find, or thaw good-quality frozen ones thoroughly and pat them dry; excess moisture will make the dip watery instead of thick and spreadable.
- This dip keeps well covered in the fridge for up to two days, and the lemon juice helps keep the avocado green. Bring it back to room temperature and top with extra mint and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully vegan by omitting the feta and adding a tablespoon of nutritional yeast plus a pinch of salt for a similar savoury tang; the avocado and mint keep the dip creamy and full of flavour.
- For a festive twist, stir in finely chopped red chilli and lemon zest, then serve the dip in individual glasses topped with pomegranate seeds and micro herbs for an elegant starter at a dinner party.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 steams the fresh peas and broad beans gently until tender while preserving their bright green colour and sweetness
- Weigh the edamame beans and water directly in the mixing bowl so every portion of this dip stays consistent
- Your Thermomix chops the garlic and spring onion finely in seconds, releasing their flavour evenly through the smashed dip
- The TM7 mixes the avocado, mint and lemon juice into a creamy base without overworking the delicate legumes
- Grind the feta coarsely using the TM7 so it distributes in savoury pockets rather than disappearing into the purée
Ingredients
- water
- fresh green peas
- fresh broad beans
- fresh edamame beans
- garlic cloves
- spring onion/shallot
- fresh mint
- avocado
- feta cheese
- lemon juice