Category: Appetizers / Dips

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried yellow split peas (soaked for 4 hours or overnight)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions:

1. Drain the soaked split peas and rinse well.
2. In a pot, combine peas, chopped onion, and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently until peas are very soft and falling apart (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
3. Remove from heat, discard the onion.
4. Puree the peas with olive oil until smooth and creamy using a blender or immersion blender.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with extra olive oil, and garnish with fresh dill or parsley.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature with lemon wedges on the side.