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Split Pea Hummus
Yellow split peas blend with tahini, garlic, lemon, and olive oil into a smooth hummus-style spread.
$8.18for 4 servings
$2.04 per serving$8.18 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 2, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.04 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked yellow split peas
- 1 large garlic clove
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 4 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup water (optional)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp fine grain sea salt (optional)
- 1 tsp white vinegar (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the split peas and simmer them in water for 30 to 35 minutes until very soft.
- Drain the peas and cool them for 5 minutes.
- Blend the peas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, salt, and vinegar until smooth.
- Add small amounts of water and blend again until the spread reaches your preferred texture.
Swaps
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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