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Split Pea Hummus

Try this spin on a classic dip with some cut up veggies. Recipe source: MyRecipes

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 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
  1. Add garlic and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add peas and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook another 15 minutes or until peas are tender. Drain.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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