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Preserves
6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley
Combine split peas, garlic and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, skimming off any froth. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Uncover and simmer, stirring often until the mixture has cooked down to a thick puree, 10-20 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in salt. Press plastic wrap on the surface and let cool.
Transfer the pea mixture to a food processor. Add juice and 1 tablespoon oil; process until smooth. Season with pepper. Transfer to a bowl. To serve, drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the spread and sprinkle with red onion and dill (or parsley).
Makes 10 servings
Nutritional information per serving: (1/4 cup) cal 87, fat 4g, chol 0, carb 13g, protein 4g, fiber 5g, sodium 243mg
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat
