Authentic Yellow Split Pea Dip Recipe

With just a few ingredients, you can create this authentic and delicious yellow split pea dip, perfect as a starter, mezze, or side dish. Add some fresh lemon juice, capers, or olives on top – it’s entirely up to you!

Ingredients:

• 500 grams yellow split peas
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1/3 liter olive oil (extra for drizzling)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Rinse the split peas thoroughly with water.
2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
3. Add the split peas to the saucepan and pour in water.
4. Bring to a boil, then remove any froth that forms at the top of the saucepan.
5. Add one chopped onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover and let it cook for about 45 minutes, or until the split peas have thickened.
6. Blend the peas with a hand blender or place them in a food processor and mix until smooth and creamy.
7. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the remaining chopped onion. Drizzle lightly with olive oil before serving.

Notes:

Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and for an extra touch, add capers or olives on top for flavor. Enjoy!

Recipe and image by Flavours and Flair