Yellow Split Pea Dip Recipe

Name: Yellow Split Pea Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1/2 lb yellow split peas; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 large garlic cloves; 2 shallots, chopped; 3 large basil leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried greek oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; toasted pita bread, triangles for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 lb yellow split peas
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 large garlic cloves
2 shallots, chopped
3 large basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried greek oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
toasted pita bread, triangles for serving

1
In a large saucepan, combine the split peas with the onion, bay leaf and 4 cups of water and bring to a simmer.
2
Cover and cook over moderate heat until the split peas are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain the split peas and discard the bay leaf.
3
In a food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes with the vinegar, garlic, shallots, basil, oregano and thyme until minced.
4
Add the split peas. With the machine on, slowly pour in the 1/2 cup of olive oil and process until a smooth paste forms.
5
Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the dip to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and serve with toasted pita.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb yellow split peas, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 bay leaf, 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, and more.

Yes, Yellow Split Pea Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Yellow Split Pea Dip

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