Best Split Pea Spread Recipes

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INDIAN LENTIL AND SPLIT PEA SPREAD



Indian Lentil and Split Pea Spread image

Categories     Citrus     Herb     Appetizer     Lentil     Pea     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried lentils, picked over
1 cup split peas, picked over
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup (packed) fresh cilanto leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pita bread, cut into triangles

Steps:

  • Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add turmeric and cumin and stir 1 minutes. Transfer mixture to processor. Add lentils and split peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to medium bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Serve with pita bread.

YELLOW SPLIT-PEA SPREAD WITH SPRING CRUDITES



Yellow Split-Pea Spread with Spring Crudites image

The consistency of this dish should be like hummus: thick enough to spread on bread or cling to vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium onion
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
8 ounces yellow split peas
4 cups water
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon capers
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and toasted
Sugar snap peas, baby carrots, patty pan squashes, and zucchini flowers, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the bouquet garni: Place the ingredients on a piece of cheesecloth. Tie into a bundle with kitchen twine.
  • Make the spread: Combine split peas, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and the bouquet garni in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until split peas are tender, about 45 minutes. Discard bouquet garni. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Drain split peas, and let cool slightly in strainer, about 10 minutes.
  • Puree split peas, lemon juice, remaining teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon reserved cooking liquid in a food processor until completely smooth. If the mixture is very thick, add more liquid. (Spread can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.)
  • Before serving, drizzle with oil, top with onion and capers, and season with pepper. Serve with toasts and crudites.

SPLIT PEA SPREAD



Split Pea Spread image

Most people think of split peas as just for soup, but I've discovered it makes a wonderful mash or spread for sandwiches and dipping. A simple recipe that will increase your protein levels and replace heavy mayo and salad dressings.

Provided by Briar Rose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup dried split peas
2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients together in a pot over the stove and simmer until peas are thoroughly cooked.
  • Mix all ingredients together until it has the consistency of mashed potatoes.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 21.4, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 4, Protein 12.1

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