yellow split peas with garlic and basil

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Organic Yellow Split Peas with Garlic and Basil

 

Recipe By :Whole Foods Market KTLA recipes

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups dried yellow split peas

water

1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

plus additional for drizzling

1 large onion -- diced

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

6 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

drained plain yogurt -- toasts

 

Wash and pick over the peas. Place in a pot, cover with 2–3 inches cold water

and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and cook, covered, stirring

frequently, until completely soft and a puree is formed, about 1 to 11/2 hours.

 

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the

onions with salt and pepper until soft, 5–7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté

another minute to release the aromas. Pour in the peas, reduce heat to low and

cook until mixed and heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir

in the basil, place in serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil. Serve

hot with an aromatic rice or room temperature spread on toasts or crackers. Top

with a dollop of drained, plain yogurt.

 

 

Source:

" http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/KTLA_recipes.html "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 514 Calories; 19g Fat (32.8% calories

from fat); 25g Protein; 64g Carbohydrate; 26g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

17mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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