Egyptian Bessara (Dairy & Nut Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow Split Peas
• 4 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
• 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 small Green Chilies
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse split peas and place in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until peas are tender.
2. 2Drain the peas, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
3. 3In a food processor or blender, combine the cooked split peas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, green chilies (if using), lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. 4Blend until smooth, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
5. 5Serve chilled or at room temperature with pita bread or vegetables (ensure bread is dairy and nut-free).

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