Greek Split Pea Spread
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From EatingWell: November 1997, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)One taste of this simple, rustic spread—a popular meze or appetizer throughout Greece—and you are transported to a little seaside taverna. The base of the spread is yellow split peas, a healthful legume that requires no presoaking and cooks in less than 45 minutes. Enjoy this appetizer as the Greeks do, with a generous drizzle of your favorite extra-virgin olive oil.
10 servings, 1/4 cup each | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, or parsley
Preparation
- Combine split peas, garlic and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, skimming off any froth. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture has cooked down to a thick puree, 10 to 20 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in salt. Press plastic wrap on the surface and let cool.
- Transfer the pea mixture to a food processor. Add lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; process until smooth. Season with pepper. Transfer to a bowl. To serve, drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the spread and sprinkle with red onion and dill (or parsley).
Nutrition
Per serving : 87 Calories; 4 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 243 mg Sodium; 18 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.