Split Pea Spread with Hummus Flavors

2-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup yellow split peas
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium, heavy saucepan, and
bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40
minutes or until the peas are tender and most of the liquid is
absorbed, stirring occasionally (the pea mixture will have the
consistency of very thick split pea soup). Cool slightly.

2. Place the pea mixture in a food processor or blender. Add
the lemon juice, cumin, and salt; process until smooth.

3. Place the pea puree in a shallow dish and sprinkle with
chopped onion and dill.

Yield: 2 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons).

Note: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up
to 4 days. You may need to add some cooking liquid or water to
the mixture when it is in the food processor, because the recipe
calls for some olive oil to be added at that point.