Garlic Pea Purée

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Garlic Pea Purée

 

Recipe By : 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles, page 58

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers And Snacks Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup water

1/3 cup split green peas -- rinsed

6 cloves garlic

1 cup green peas

(fresh cooked; or frozen thawed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt -- or to taste

1/3 cup finely chopped seeded tomatoes

 

Makes 1 3/4 cups; serves: 8 to 12

 

Serve these with Crostini (see separate recipe) or other crispy crackers;

melba toast is also a good accompaniment.

 

1. In a 1-quart saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the split peas

and garlic. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours.

 

2. Place the pea mixture, green peas, oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food

processor container fitted with a steel blade. Cover and process until

smooth. Add tomatoes and pulse once or twice to combine.

 

Variation: Add 1/3 cup chopped roasted red peppers when you add the tomatoes.

 

 

 

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