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      Title: Split Pea Dip
 Categories: Dips, Greek
      Yield: 1 Batch
 
      1 c  Yellow split peas; heaping
      2 sm Onions; one chopped coarsely
           -and the other finely
      1 cl Garlic; chopped coarsely
      6 tb Extra-virgin olive oil
      1 tb Fresh oregano; chopped
           Salt and pepper
           Pita bread; warm, to serve
 
  Rise the split peas under cold running water. Put in pan and add the
  coarsely chopped onion, the garlic, and plenty of cold water. Bring
  to a boil then simmer for about 45 minutes, until very tender.
  
  Drain the split peas, reserving a little of the cooking liquid, and
  put in a food processor. Add 5 tablespoons of the olive oil and blend
  until smooth. If the mixture seems too dry, add enough of the
  reserved liquid to form a smooth, thich puree. Add the oregano and
  season with salt and pepper.
  
  Pour the mixture into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the finely
  chopped onion and extra oregano if desired. Drizzle over the
  remaining olive oil.
  
  Serve warm or cold with pita bread.
  
  Recipe by Perfect Greek by Parragon Publishing 2008
  
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