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
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

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

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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.
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Bring to a boil.
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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.
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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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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, coarsely chopped, 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped, 1/2 white onion, 4 sprigs thyme, 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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