Middle Eastern Spread With Lentils & Peas

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup split peas
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 cup fresh celery leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

• 1 cook lentils and split peas in a large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes. drain.
• 2 heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add turmeric and cumin and stir 1 minute. transfer mixture to processor (or bowl for use of immersion blender). add lentils and split peas, celery leaves, lemon juice, chili powderand remaining 3 tbsps of oil. process until smooth. season generously (to taste) with salt and pepper.
• 4 transfer to serving bowl. can be prepared 1 day ahead. cover and refrigerate. bring to room temperature before serving. serve with pita bread.