Bissara Split Pea Dip

Name: Bissara Split Pea Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed; 6 cups water; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin (for topping); 1/2 tsp sweet paprika (for topping); 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A velvety Moroccan dip of blended split peas or dried fava beans, seasoned generously with cumin, paprika, and garlic, then finished with olive oil. Served warm with crusty bread for dipping.

50 minEasyServes 6210 cal/serving

North AfricanSoupBlenderVeganMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
6 cups water
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp ground cumin (for topping)
1/2 tsp sweet paprika (for topping)
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup rinsed yellow split peas and 6 cups water in a medium saucepan with 6 peeled garlic cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam. Reduce to a steady simmer and cook uncovered 35-40 minutes until the split peas are very soft and falling apart.
2

Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer the split peas and garlic to a blender. Add 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp sweet paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp kosher salt, and juice from 1 lemon.
3

Blend until very smooth, adding reserved cooking liquid a little at a time until the dip reaches a thick, pourable consistency (similar to hummus).
4

With the blender running on low, drizzle in most of the 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until silky.
5

Transfer to a wide shallow bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, dust with 1/2 tsp ground cumin (for topping) and 1/2 tsp sweet paprika (for topping), and scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top. Serve warm.

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What is Bissara Split Pea Dip?

A velvety Moroccan dip of blended split peas or dried fava beans, seasoned generously with cumin, paprika, and garlic, then finished with olive oil. Served warm with crusty bread for dipping. This reference files it under North African soup: made in a blender, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How long does Bissara Split Pea Dip take?

As written, 50 minutes: 10 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (40 minutes): "Reduce to a steady simmer and cook uncovered 35-40 minutes until the split peas are very soft and falling apart."

How hot is Bissara Split Pea Dip?

Moderately. The heat in Bissara Split Pea Dip comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Bissara Split Pea Dip keto-friendly?

A serving of Bissara Split Pea Dip carries 0 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 0 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 0 percent.

How much protein is in Bissara Split Pea Dip?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 25 g of protein in about 210 calories, alongside 0 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 25 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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