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Mediterranean Split Pea Dip

Mediterranean Split Pea Dip

Appetizers

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Dry Peas

Specialty Diet

Gluten-free

Occasion

Mediterranean Diet

Nutrition

1/2 cup serving

Cook Time

20 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

Cooked Split Peas

1 cup split peas cooked
2 cups water (to cook the split peas)
1/2 cup onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced

Split Pea Dip

1 clove garlic whole
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
2 cups tomatoes diced, drained
4 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp paprika smoked paprika if preferred
1/2 tsp salt {more or less to taste}

Instructions

Rinse 1 cup of dry split peas and place in a saucepan along with 2 cups of water, the onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover with a lid and simmer 25 to 35 minutes, or until tender.
In a food processor put the cooked split peas, whole garlic clove, feta cheese, diced tomatoes, lemon juice, paprika and salt.
Pulse until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally.
Put the Mediterranean Split Pea Dip in a serving dish. The dip can be served warm or you can refrigerate for two hours before serving. Serve with warm pita bread.
Cover and store the leftovers in the refrigerator.