Split Pea Hummus

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Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Hands-On Time
25 Mins
Total Time
55 Mins
Yield
Makes 2 1/4 cups
By Tasia Malakasis, Huntsville, Alabama
April 2011
RECIPE BY Southern Living

This fun Southern twist on traditional hummus is inexpensive and tasty. Serve it as an appetizer with fresh vegetables and pita chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried green split peas
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

How to Make It

Step 1

Sort and wash peas. Bring garlic and 3 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add peas; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt; cook 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Step 2

Combine peas, olive oil, next 2 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a food processor; pulse 5 to 7 times or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Serve at room temperature.

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Ratings & Reviews

Simple to Make and Healthy to Eat

Margareta
February 13, 2016
I used green lentils. The result was equally good. Love simple and healthy recipes. Thanks for sharing, Tasia!

katehopp's Review

katehopp
April 10, 2013
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Margareta's Review

Jing
November 05, 2012
I made this using red lentils instead of the split peas (because I had them in my cupboard). It turned out pretty good. The only downside is that you have to strain the lentils after cooking or they will be too wet to make hummus. It's a great alternative to garbanzo bean /chick pea hummus.