Pea and Leek Dip
Pean and Leek Dip might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal recipe has 150 calories, 4g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of scallions, juice of lemon, cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It will be a hit at your The Super Bowl event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 18 minutes.
Instructions
Halve, slice, wash the leeks well and drain.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the leeks and cook until softened but not brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the peas and continue cooking until the peas are thawed and bright green, about 3 minutes.
Transfer the peas and leeks to a blender along with the sour cream, salt, parsley, and lemon. Blend on low until smooth.
Garnish with the scallions.
Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose
Antipasti works really well with Sparkling Wine and Sparkling rosé. If you're serving a selection of appetizers, you can't go wrong with these. Both are very food friendly and complement a variety of flavors. One wine you could try is Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 60 dollars.
Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee
A golden color, distinctive of black grape varieties. Very fine bubbles. On the nose, it has a beautiful aromatic complexity, ripe fruit and spicy aromas, with hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. On the palate, there is a subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity. The bubbles are like velvet. Flavors of pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.Pair with all fish, especially sushi and sashimi, shellfish such as shrimp, prawns, crayfish and grilled lobster, poultry and white meat, cashews, parmesan or prosciutto.