Split pea puree
4 cups
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup | Olive oil |
| 1 | cup | Onion, chopped |
| 6½ | cup | Water |
| 1¾ | cup | Split peas (about 12 ozs.) |
| Capers | ||
Directions
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add chopped onion.
Saute 5 minutes, add water and split peas. Bring to boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer until peas are very soft and falling apart, about 1 hour. Uncover and simmer until reduced to abpout 4 cups, stirring often, about 1 hour. Season with salt & pepper. Serve warm or room temperature. Top with capers or crumbled feta cheese.
From: Bon Appetit, May 1995, 'The Mediterranean, A Delicious Voyage of Discovery' Typed by: Bob 8-{)
Submitted By ROBERT WHITE On 05-15-95