Yellow Split Pea Hummus with Caramelized Onions & Bacon

• 2 cups yellow split peas
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil + more for serving
• 1 Tbsp Earth Balance butter
• Salt and ground white pepper to taste
• 3 Pieces of cooked bacon coarsely chopped
• Fresh Cilantro

1. In a skillet, melt the butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion. Stir every 5 minutes or so, until the onions are caramelized and brown. Add the bacon and incorporate. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. In a heavy sauce pan, add the split peas and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered stirring occasionally until split peas are completely soft and falling apart, about one hour or so. Remove from heat and drain the peas. Purée until completely smooth in a food processor. Add 3/4 of the onion bacon mixture and some chopped cilantro to taste. Pulse until well mixed while adding additional olive oil drizzled in as it spins. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Serve split pea hummus in a serving bowl and top with the rest of the caramelized onions mixture. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and top with fresh cilantro.