Mediterranean Split Pea Dip

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 cups yellow split peas
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• salt & pepper
• chopped oregano (to garnish)
• savory biscuit, for serving

Recipe

• 1 rinse the split peas under running cold water.
• 2 put in medium-sized pan and add the coarsely chopped onion, the garlic and plenty of cold water.
• 3 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until very tender.
• 4 drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid, and put in a food processor or blender.
• 5 add 5 tablespoons of the oil and process until smooth.
• 6 if the mixture seems too dry, add enough of the reserved liquid to form a smooth, thick puree. (if you don't have a food processor you can mash the spilt peas with a fork in a bowl).
• 7 add the oregano and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 8 turn the mixture into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the finely chopped onion and extra oregano, if desired.
• 9 drizzle over the remaining oil.
• 10 serve warm or cold with savory biscuits.