Lemon Garlic Split Pea Dip (4 ingredients, Oil-free)
Lemon garlic split pea dip is your new favorite dip & spread. It is crazy delicious, made with 4 ingredients, oil-free, vegan, high-protein, free of nuts and seeds, and easy to make, too.
Servings: 3 cups (750 mL)
Equipment
- 1 blender (or food processor)
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed (or green dried peas, see notes)
- 5 cups water
- 4 large cloves garlic peeled (more, if desired)
- 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup water more as needed
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
- Place the peas and 5 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the saucepan. Continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the peas are very soft and falling apart. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, finely grate 1 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest from the lemon. Juice the lemon, measure 2 tablespoons of juice.
- Transfer the peas and garlic to a food processor or high speed blender. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, turmeric, and (optional) salt. Blend until completley smooth, adding more water as needed to achieve a thick, smooth consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until cold (the dip will thicken as it chills).
- Serve plain or topped with any of the suggested topping ideas. Use as a dip or spread.
Notes
Garlic Option: If you do not have fresh garlic, simply add between 1 and 2 teaspoons garlic powder (to taste) along with the turmeric.
Split Pea Options: I used yellow split peas for this recipe, but an equal amount of dried green split peas can also be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (1/4 cup) | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.5g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 100.3mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 1.3g