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Parve
Easy
6 Servings
Allergens 
No Allergens specified
30 Minutes
Diets
This delicious Greek dip can be served with garnishes such as capers, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese or caramelized onions over the top.
220 grams/heaped 1 cup Gefen Yellow Split Peas, rinsed
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 and 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
600 milliliters/2 and 1/2 cups water
2 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder
35 milliliters/2 and 1/2 tablespoons Gefen Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
juice of 1 lemon (or about 3 tablespoons Gefen Lemon Juice)
ground black pepper, to taste
toasted pita bread, to serve
Place the split peas, onion, garlic, bay leaves, herbs, water and bouillon powder in the Instant Pot. Set to PRESSURE for 10 minutes with Quick Pressure Release at the end of cooking.
Add the olive oil and lemon juice season generously with black pepper. Process to a smooth purée using a food processor or stick blender.
Serve warm with all or any of the suggested toppings, if liked, and toasted pita bread to dip.
From Modern Vegetarian Instant Pot®: 101 Veggie and Vegan Recipes for Your Multi-Cooker
Ryland Peters & Small, 2021
Photograph by Clare Winfield © Ryland Peters & Small, 2021
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