Middle Eastern Spread With Lentils & Peas Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Spread With Lentils & Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 1 cup split peas; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 cup fresh celery leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
1 cup split peas
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup fresh celery leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder

1
Cook lentils and split peas in a large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add turmeric and cumin and stir 1 minute. Transfer mixture to processor (or bowl for use of immersion blender). Add lentils and split peas, celery leaves, lemon juice, chili powderand remaining 3 tbsps of oil. Process until smooth. Season generously (to taste) with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer to serving bowl. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with pita bread.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 1 cup split peas, 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Spread With Lentils & Peas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Middle Eastern Spread With Lentils & Peas

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