Ingredients
1 cup dried split peas
3 cups water
Juice of 1 lime
2 ripe avocados cut in half, pit removed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno
3 tablespoons diced red onion
3/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Tortilla chips, for serving
Directions:
1. Rinse the split peas and place in a small pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes. Drain excess water if necessary. Transfer the split pea mixture to a food processor or blender. Add the lime juice and puree until creamy. Transfer the pea mixture to a bowl and let cool.
2. Scoop out the avocado flesh and place in a large bowl. Smash the avocados with a fork and stir in the split peas mixture, garlic, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts (based on 6 – ¼ cup servings): Calories 319 | Total Fat 15 g | Saturated Fat 2 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 289 mg | Carbohydrates 39 g | Dietary Fiber 15 g | Protein 11 g
Recipe developed by Two Peas & Their Pod