Keywords
Search:

Yellow Split Pea Dip

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

Tested till perfect

51 people added this to their Recipe Box
Bookmarks
Add to Recipe Box
Yellow Split Pea Dip

This recipe makes 5 servings

change servings

To change the number of servings, enter the number of servings you'd like in the box below, then press "calculate".

or Reset

Nutritional Info
Per 2 tbsp (25 mL): about -
cal 31
pro 2 g
total fat 1 g
sat. fat 0
carb 5 g
fibre 1 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 45 mg
% RDI: -
iron 2
vit A 1
vit C 5
folate 6

This Greek dip is called fava, but it's not made with fava beans. It's similar in texture to hummus and is a satisfying answer to those after-school hunger pangs. Or pack it for snacktime at school. Serve with Greek pita (no pocket) wedges or whole wheat crackers and vegetable sticks for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups dried yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 5 cups water, (approx)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onions
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small plum tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red peppers
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine split peas and pinch each of the salt and pepper. Pour in enough of the water to cover peas by 1 inch (2.5 cm); bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding more water, a little at a time, if it gets too thick before peas are softened, about 1 hour. Mash with potato masher. Let cool. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days.)

Stir in half of the onion, the oil and remaining salt and pepper. Spread in shallow bowl. In small bowl, combine remaining onion, tomato, red pepper and parsley; sprinkle over purée.

 

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2003

Related content

You might also like

Contests

All contests



Most popular

Most popular videos

  • Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

    We've married our sumptuous butter chicken recipe with the ease of the slow cooker to create the ultimate Slow Cooker Butter Chicken. Food director Annabelle Waugh walks you through the steps in this video for a restaurant-worthy dinner every time.

    play

  • Slow cooker pulled pork

    Watch how to create this tender, succulent pulled pork recipe with minimal effort and positive results every time.

    play

  • 5 effective ab exercises

    Canadian Living fitness expert Pamela Mazzuca Prebeg shows you how to tone your abs with five exercises you can do at home.

    play