Description
A creamy, filling, and naturally vegan dip made from yellow split peas, perfect for snacks or lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 3-4 cups water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
- Optional: garlic, cumin, capers, parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the yellow split peas in a fine strainer until the water runs mostly clear.
- Add the peas to a pot with water and a chopped onion, along with a bay leaf if desired.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Skim foam from the top for the first 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft (about 35-50 minutes).
- Remove the bay leaf and onion pieces if desired.
- Blend the mixture until creamy using a stick blender or a regular blender.
- Stir in salt, lemon juice, and olive oil to taste.
Notes
For an extra creaminess, blend while warm. Adjust salt and lemon at the end for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek