YELLOW SPLIT PEA AND OREGANO PURéE

Yellow Split Pea and Oregano Purée image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried yellow split peas
6 cups water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
Salt to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Thoroughly rinse the split peas and place them, along with the water, in the slow cooker insert.
In a sauté pan, heat the oil, add about half the onion, and sauté until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the sautéed onion to the split peas, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the peas are soft and foamy.
Fluff the split peas with a fork or use a handheld immersion blender to thoroughly blend the split peas, then add the oregano, vinegar, and salt to taste.
Allow the split peas to cool, and then spoon onto appetizer plates or one large platter. Sprinkle with the parsley and the remaining onion.
Suggested Beverage
A dry rosé is perfect here.