Greek Split Pea Spread
Greek Split Pea Spread is a condiment that serves 10. For 54 cents per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 132 calories. A mixture of fresh dill, salt, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. This recipe from Eating Well has 283 fans. Several people really liked this Mediterranean dish. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an awesome spoonacular score of 99%. Rosemary Flatbread with Yellow Split Pea Spread, Greek Split Pea Soup with Lemon, and Dinner Tonight: Greek Yellow Split-Pea Soup with Red Onion and Lemon are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 10
Preparation duration: 30 minutes
Cooking duration: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, or parsley
6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
Equipment:
sauce pan
plastic wrap
food processor
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
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).
Step by step:
1. 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.
2. Remove from heat and stir in salt. Press plastic wrap on the surface and let cool.
3. Transfer the pea mixture to a food processor.
4. Add lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; process until smooth. Season with pepper.
5. Transfer to a bowl. To serve, drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the spread and sprinkle with red onion and dill (or parsley).
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