CHIPOTLE PEA SPREAD

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"I've always loved to cook. I also love hummus and bacon, but needed to make something green for this contest. It took a few tries to come up with a recipe everyone loves. Hope you do, too!" -Frances "Kay" Bouma, Trail, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups frozen peas
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cooked bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables or crackers

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add peas; cover and cook for 1 minute. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place peas in a food processor; add the cheese, bacon, sour cream, oil, lime juice, garlic, chipotle pepper and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges