Split Pea Guacamole - Second Harvest

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry green split peas
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 cup lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/8 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• In a small sauce pan, bring 2 cups of water and split peas to a boil. Then simmer 25-30 minutes until soft. Remove from heat and strain out any excess water.
• In a small bowl, mash split peas down with fork until smooth. Mix in garlic, lime juice, cumin, cilantro, and hot sauce. Then, mix in chopped tomato and onion. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.