Ricotta, pea and mint dip

Ingredients:

• 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ cup water (if using frozen peas)
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves
• 1 cup reduced fat ricotta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

1. If using fresh peas, blanch peas to bright green stage; or if using frozen peas, place peas in a microwave safe bowl with ¼ cup water, microwave until thawed
2. Place all ingredients into a blender and blitz to a nice chunky consistency
3. Taste and season with pepper if necessary
4. Serve with toasted pita crisps.