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Green pea and goat’s cheese spread

If you’re after a tasty sandwich or nibble spread try out this green pea and goat’s cheese spread. It’s yummy, vegetarian and healthy.  It’s ready in just 5 minutes. Serve it on toast, crostini or blini. Alternatively serve it a dip (add more yogurt to the mixture) and serve it with bread-sticks and biscuits.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup petit pois
  • 1 clove of garlic grated
  • ½ lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 75 g soft goat's cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Greek or goat yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp chopped dill
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Steam the peas over boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then drain. Rinse with cold water, then drain again.
  2. Meanwhile in a bowl, mix the cheese with the yogurt and garlic, then add the dill, lemon zest and juice.
  3. Put the peas in a mixing bowl and using a potato masher or fork, mash the peas into a coarse paste.
  4. Add the goat’s cheese mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Refrigerate until serving.