Low Fat Bean Recipes
Greek Split Pea Spread Recipe
This Greek Split Pea Spread Recipe is one of many in
our collection of Low Fat Recipes. these are culled from various
sources, some my own. whilst some are low carb recipes, there are also
some low fat recipes, and diabetic recipes. The one thing they
all have in common with this Greek Split Pea Spread Recipe, is that they can
all be seen as diet recipes in one form or another.
Remember, this Greek Split Pea Spread Recipe will only help you lose weight if you use it as part of a carefully controlled weight loss program.
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Ingredients:
1 cup dried yellow split peas, rinsed
6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
3 cup water
1 tsp salt -plus more to taste
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill -or parsley
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine split peas, garlic and water. Bring to a
boil, skimming off any froth. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30
minutes.
2. Uncover and simmer, stirring often, until mixture has cooked down to a
thick puree, 10 to 20 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in 1
teaspoon salt. Press plastic wrap on the surface and let cool.
3. Transfer pea mixture to a food processor. Add lemon juice and oil;
process until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Scrape into a
bowl and stir in dill (or parsley). (The spread will keep, covered, in the
refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.)
Sprinkle with scallions and serve.
MAKES ABOUT 2 1/2 CUPS.
20 calories per tablespoon: 1 gram protein; 0 grams fat; 3 grams
carbohydrate; 54 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol: 1 gram fiber.
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>
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Preparation Time: 0:00
Servings: 40
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