Split Peas With Honey-Sweetened Eggplant Recipe

Name: Split Peas With Honey-Sweetened Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, finely chopped (2 cups); 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Greek); 1 lb yellow split peas (2 1/4 cups), picked over, rinsed well, and drained; 6 cups water; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 lb eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 1/2 cups); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 large tomatoes; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Greek) plus additional for drizzling; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon mild honey; 1 tablespoon drained bottled small capers (in brine), rinsed; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic or Greek raisin vinegar

Servings: persons

1 large red onion, finely chopped (2 cups)
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Greek)
1 lb yellow split peas (2 1/4 cups), picked over, rinsed well, and drained
6 cups water
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 lb eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 large tomatoes
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Greek) plus additional for drizzling
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon mild honey
1 tablespoon drained bottled small capers (in brine), rinsed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic or Greek raisin vinegar

1
Cook onion in 1/3 cup oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add split peas and stir until well coated, then stir in water and bay leaf. Increase heat to moderately high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and slowly simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is soupy, about 1 hour. Stir in salt and continue to cook, stirring more frequently as puree thickens, until water is absorbed and mixture is the consistency of creamy mashed potatoes, 30 minutes to 1 hour more. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup oil, then cool to room temperature, pot covered with a kitchen towel. (Puree will thicken as it cools.) Discard bay leaf.
2
Toss eggplant with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl. Place a plate or bowl directly on top of eggplant to weight it down and let drain 1 hour. Rinse eggplant (discarding liquid) and pat dry.
3
Cut a shallow X in bottom of each tomato with a paring knife and blanch tomatoes in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a cutting board and, when cool enough to handle, peel, beginning from scored end, with knife. Halve tomatoes crosswise and seed, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
4
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add eggplant and saute, stirring occasionally, until just golden, transferring to a plate. Reduce heat to low, then add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and onions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in honey until incorporated. Add eggplant, tomatoes, capers, basil, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then gently simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar (to taste) and remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, uncovered.
5
Serve puree topped with eggplant and drizzled with olive oil.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large red onion, finely chopped (2 cups), 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Greek), 1 lb yellow split peas (2 1/4 cups), picked over, rinsed well, and drained, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Split Peas With Honey-Sweetened Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Split Peas With Honey-Sweetened Eggplant

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