Christmas Tree Appetizers

This is an easy Christmas themed appetizer but the pea dip could be made anytime of year for an easy and healthy starter to go with pita breads.

Recipe: White bean and pea dip

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen peas (thawed, I poured boiling water over them to speed the process up!)
1/2 cup of canellini beans
1 garlic clove- crushed
a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
1 shallot (or 1/4 white onion)
1 tbs of fresh parsley or mint
salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Whizz everything up together until smooth!

Spread onto the flatbread or pita bread triangles and decorate with corn, pepper pieces and chia seeds (or sesame seeds) and some carrot wedges for the trunks.

Store any remaining dip in the fridge and use within 2 days.

Notes: I only used half the amount of dip to cover the trees, you can use the rest as a dip for veg sticks served hot or cold. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the tree to keep it bright green.