Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup dried Split Peas
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
Preparation
- Add garlic and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Add peas and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook another 15 minutes or until peas are tender. Drain.
- Add olive oil, salt, lemon juice and cumin to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. If you don’t have a blender, mash the mixture until smooth using a fork.
- Serve at room temperature with vegetables or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size |
1/2 cup |
% Daily Value |
Calories |
276 |
|
Fat |
14 g |
18% |
Saturated Fat |
2 g |
10% |
Cholesterol |
0 mg |
0% |
Sodium |
90 mg |
4% |
Total Carbohydrates |
30 g |
11% |
Fiber |
13 g |
46% |
Sugars |
4 g |
|
Protein |
12 g |
24% |
Ingredient Nutrition Info
Split peas are a great source of plant-based protein and a good source of B vitamins.
Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.