Two Dips for Crudites Recipe

Name: Two Dips for Crudites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped; 1/2 white onion; 4 sprigs thyme; 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 cup (8 ounces) yellow split peas; 4 cups water; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained; (makes 2 cups); 1/2 cup tarama (from one 8-ounce jar); 1/2 russet potato, peeled and cut into; 1-inch chunks; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; (makes 1 cup)

Servings: persons

2 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1/2 white onion
4 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 cup (8 ounces) yellow split peas
4 cups water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained
(makes 2 cups)
1/2 cup tarama (from one 8-ounce jar)
1/2 russet potato, peeled and cut into
1-inch chunks
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
(makes 1 cup)

1
Wrap carrots, celery, white onion, herbs, and peppercorns into a bundle; tie with kitchen twine.
2
Combine split peas with the water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and herb bundle in a saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce to a simmer; cook until split peas are tender, about 45 minutes.
5
Discard bundle.
6
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
7
Drain split peas; let cool slightly.
8
Puree split peas, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid in a food processor until smooth, adding more liquid as needed.
9
To serve, drizzle spread with oil, top with red onion and capers, and season with pepper.
10
Place roe in a bowl and cover with cold water; soak 10 minutes.
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Drain in a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth.
12
Rinse; drain again.
13
Gather cheesecloth around roe, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
14
Meanwhile, cover potato in a saucepan with 2 inches cold water and add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Drain, and let cool.
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Puree roe, potato, and lemon juice in a food processor.
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With machine running, add oil and process until smooth.
19
Season with pepper.
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The dips here are accompanied by spring produce, but nearly any vegetable can be used in a platter of crudites.
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Serve tender vegetables, such as celery, snap peas, and baby carrots, raw; broccoli, green beans,and cauliflower are better (and lose little nutritional value) when blanched for 2 to 3 minutes in boiling water and then shocked in an ice-water bath.
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YELLOW SPLIT PEA DIP
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(Per 1/4-cup serving)
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Calories: 124
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Saturated Fat: .5g
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Unsaturated Fat: 3g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Carbohydrates: 17g
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Protein: 6.54g
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Sodium: 408mg
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Fiber: .2g
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TARAMASALATA
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(Per 1/4-cup serving)
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Calories: 101
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Saturated Fat: 1g
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Unsaturated Fat: 4.6g
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Cholesterol: 136mg
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Carbohydrates: 3.3g
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Protein: 8.4g
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Sodium: 104mg
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Fiber: .2g

174

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, coarsely chopped, 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped, 1/2 white onion, 4 sprigs thyme, and more.

Yes, Two Dips for Crudites falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Two Dips for Crudites

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