INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Split peas, green or yellow cooked until soft but not mushy
Garlic minced
¼ cup Olive or grapeseed oil
1Tbls Lemon juice
1 tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tbls Lemon Juice
1 tsp Toasted cumin
Pinch Cayenne
PROCEDURE:
1. Sort and wash peas.
2. Bring garlic cloves and 3 cups 1tsp water and ½ tsp salt to a boil in medium saucepan. Add peas; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
3. In a food processor add cooked peas, oil; fresh minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne and toasted cumin.
4. Pulse until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
5. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for later use.
Serving Tips:
Serve as a dip and garnish with cucumbers, carrots, red bell peppers, cauliflower, and toasted pita chips.
Makes a great mayonnaise replacement as a spread on sandwiches
Use as a base for a lettuce wrap with avocado, fresh scallion, crushed peanuts, sprig of cilantro and squeeze of fresh lime
Nutrition Facts: Calories 145| Total Fat 7 g | Saturated Fat 1 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 4 mg | Carbohydrates 15 g | Dietary Fiber 6 g | Protein 6 g