Join us!  Sign in   
Lentil and Split Pea Dip
photo by promfh Give a medal for this photo

Lentil and Split Pea Dip

Recipes »  Appetizers  »  Dips and Spreads

A spicy, low fat alternative to commercial spreads. Very high in Potassium and fiber.

Spicy, rich flavors, high fiber, and low GI make this a nice addition to a diabetic meal plan.

 "I made this for my office lunch club and it was the hit of the meal. I added some cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. Delicious and easy." - efranz

Yield: 16 Ready in 1 hours

Cuisine: IndianMain Ingredient: Lentils

(3.8, 5) 100% would make again (reviews)

Favorite favorite of 40 people 28 people Try Soon want to try


Verified by stevemur

Servings          
Original recipe makes 16
1 cupDried Lentils; picked over (toor dal)
1 cupsplit peas; - picked over
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 cupred onion; - chopped
2 tablespoonsgarlic; - chopped
2 teaspoonsturmeric powder
2 teaspoonscumin seeds; - toasted and ground
1 cupCilantro leaves; -chopped
2 tablespoonsLemon juice
1 teaspoonchili powder; - Indian style preferred
1/8 teaspoonSalt; - to taste
1/4 teaspoonblack pepper; - freshly ground
1/4 cupWater; - as needed

Lentil and Split Pea Dip Preparation

Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is soft. Add turmeric and cumin and cook 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add cooked lentils and split peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Process until smooth. Adjust the consistancy with water as desired (thick as a spread or thin as a dip). Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Serve with warm naan or pita bread that has been brushed with garlic flavored olive oil. Or, try it with some soy-based tortilla chips for a lower carb version.

Adapted from recipe by Chef Bobby Flay

Each (1/4 cup) serving, exclusive of any bread, contains an estimated:

Cals: 106, FatCals: 17, TotFat: 2g

SatFat: 0g, PolyFat: 0g, MonoFat: 2g

Chol: 0mg, Na: 25mg, K: 273mg

TotCarbs: 26g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 2g

NetCarbs: 19g, Protein: 7g

Notes

We served this with toasted pita bread and some roasted garlic. The thicker consistancy spread nicely on the warm bread.

Link to another BigOven recipe

Add a link to another recipe! What would you serve with this?

Add photo of this recipe...

  • photo by promfh promfh

    • Calories Per Serving: 72
    Want detailed nutrition information, including line-by-line nutrition insights?  Try BigOven Pro for Free for 14 days!
    Date My private notes
    Add notes with BigOven Pro!

    Lentil and Split Pea Dip Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    It was alright. I would definitely recommend halving or quartering the recipe if you're not cooking for a lot of people. Some extra lemon juice helped.
    1 years, 10 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 15 minutes ago
    Tried this resipe last night, really good, and very quick.. served it with breaded chicken. Tastes like splcey peaspudding.
    2 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 13 hours, 23 minutes ago
    I made this for my office lunch club and it was the hit of the meal. I added some cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. Delicious and easy.
    3 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 11 hours, 21 minutes ago
    [I made edits to this recipe.]
    6 years, 9 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 10 hours, 54 minutes ago
    We served this with toasted pita bread and some roasted garlic. The thicker consistancy spread nicely on the warm bread.
    [I posted this recipe.]
    6 years, 9 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 11 hours, 12 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Low Sugar
    2. Diabetic
    3. Vegetarian
    4. Vegan
    5. Meatless
    6. Low-fat
    7. Simple - Easy
    8. Snacks
    9. Hors dOeuvres
    10. Brunch
    11. Appetizers
    12. Indian
    13. Lentils
    14. Winter
    15. Comforting

    Blogger? Grab a link to this recipe


    Link type:     

    Want a link to this recipe? Just copy the text below and paste it into your blog:


    here's how it will appear in your blog:

    ×

    Print, send, share this recipe


    Hi there! Please sign in first.

    BigOven needs to know who you are in order to keep your recipes, grocery list and menu plan, and sync it with your smartphone or tablet.

    Not yet a BigOven member? Join us, save time and money!

    ×

    Ready? Let's get cooking.