Ingredients
makes 2 cups
Step 1
Wrap carrots, celery, white onion, herbs, and peppercorns into a bundle; tie with kitchen twine.
Step 2
Combine split peas with the water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and herb bundle in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until split peas are tender, about 45 minutes. Discard bundle. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Drain split peas; let cool slightly.
Step 3
Puree split peas, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid in a food processor until smooth, adding more liquid as needed. To serve, drizzle spread with oil, top with red onion and capers, and season with pepper.
Nutrition Information
Step 4
(Per 1/4-cup serving)
Step 5
Calories: 124
Step 6
Saturated Fat: .5g
Step 7
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Step 8
Cholesterol: 0mg
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Carbohydrates: 17g
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Protein: 6.54g
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Sodium: 408mg
Step 12
Fiber: .2g
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