Snap Pea & Mint Olive Oil Dip

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup finely chopped blanched snap peas (trimmed and chopped into very small pieces)

• 1/2 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated

• ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (or to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint

• 1/4 cup goat cheese

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

  
  
  
  

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add in your snap peas and blanch them for 45 seconds. Remove and add straight into and ice bath. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

3. Remove snap peas from the ice bath and dry them off. Finely chop the snap peas and mix them and the mint along with everything else.

4. Let the dip sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.

5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and goat cheese and serve with crusty bread, warm pita, or fresh spring vegetables.