Creamy Tofu and Pea Spread

This Creamy Tofu and Pea Spread pairs sweet green peas with tangy lemon, fragrant dill, and just enough smoked paprika to make you go back for another bite. For another delicious spread, you may like our Vegan Cream Cheese.

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Why You'll Love This Green Pea Dip

• It’s creamy and oil-free. Firm tofu gives the spread body without mayo, added oil, or a handful of cashews to soak.
• You get to choose the texture. Keep it thick for sandwiches, wraps, or blend in a spoonful of water for a softer dip.
• It’s easy to make ahead. The spread benefits from half an hour in the fridge, so you can make it before lunch and let the garlic and dill settle in while you get everything else ready.

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Health Benefits

Firm tofu brings plant protein to this spread, and green peas contribute both protein and fiber. For a sense of what the peas bring to the bowl, one cup of cooked green peas provides about 9 grams of fiber. That’s for the full cup of peas, shared across the batch. Blending the whole peas keeps their fiber in the spread.

Key Ingredients

1. Green Peas: The inspiration behind this recipe, green peas give this spread a gentle sweetness, and soft green color.
2. Tofu: Gives this spread its creamy body, and a protein boost.
3. Nutritional Yeast: Adds a savory, slightly cheesy flavor that rounds out the lemon.

The recipe card below includes a full list of ingredients with exact amounts.

Substitutions and Variations

• Have extra firm tofu? Use the same amount. It can blend up a little denser, so be prepared to add a little more water than what the recipe calls for.
• Prefer a different herb? Try a tablespoon of chopped fresh chives in place of the fresh dill for a mild onion flavor. For a sweeter, more summery version, start with a teaspoon of chopped fresh mint and taste before adding more.
• Want more lemon flavor? Add a little finely grated lemon zest. You’ll get more citrus aroma while keeping the spread thick.
• Prefer less smoke? Swap the smoked paprika for sweet paprika, or leave it out to let the peas and dill take the lead.
• Like it spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne to give this dip a firey kick.

How to Make Creamy Tofu and Pea Spread

Step 1

Add frozen green peas to a small pot and gently boil for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Drain and rinse green peas under cool water.

Step 3

Add all ingredients to a food processor.

Step 4

Process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors come together before serving.

Expert Tips

• Scrape before you splash. If the blade spins while the tofu clings to the sides of the bowl, stop and scrape it back toward the blade. Often that’s all it takes to get things moving. Adding water too early is the quickest way to turn a spread into a sauce.
• Taste it with what you’ll serve it on. A spoonful straight from the processor tastes different from a thin layer on toasted sourdough. Try a bite that way before adding the final pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon.

Serving Suggestions

• Scoop it up with homemade chips. Spoon the spread into a shallow bowl and serve with our Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips. The toasted corn and crisp edges are especially good with the sweet peas.
• Turn it into a chopped salad bite. Swipe a little spread onto a tortilla chip, then top with a spoonful of our Green Goddess Salad. The spread helps the chopped veggies stay put. Assemble just before eating so the chip keeps its crunch.
• The perfect dip for veggies. Keeping things light and healthy? Pair this with raw veggies like we have in our Healthy Girl Dinner.

Green Pea Spread FAQs

The best bite of the tofu and green pea spread has a little of everything going on at once. Think sweet peas, a flicker of smoke, and dill you can smell before you taste it.

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