Split pea hummus

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried green split peas
½cupTahini
1tablespoonOlive oil
cupLemon juice
2Garlic cloves; minced
teaspoonDried mint
4tablespoons;water

Directions

Cook the split peas in 3 cups of water for 45 to 60 minutes on the stovetop, or 8 to 12 minutes in a pressure cooker.

Place all ingredietns in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, adding enough water to achieve desired consistency. Yields: 2½ cups.

Serve at room temperature.

Per tablespoon: 27 cal; 1 g prot; 1 mg sod; 2 g carb; 2 g fat; 0 mg chol; 3 mg calcium

Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Winter 93/MM by DEEANNE