*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             SPLIT PEA HUMMUS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Dried green split peas
     1/2   c            Tahini
   1       tb           Olive oil
     1/3   c            Lemon juice
   2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
   1 1/2   ts           Dried mint
   4       tb            -- water

   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: 2 1/2 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
 


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