Earth & Hearth Pea Blend(Side dish to serve with steak)

Ingredients

• 16 oz green split peas
• 16 oz yellow split peas
• 8 tablespoons Burman's Original Whipped Dressing OR mayonnaise (added gradually while mashing)
• 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 4 tablespoons McCormick Salt Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon melted Blue Bonnet (or skip it entirely—see note below)
• Lime juice, adjusted slowly to taste
• 5 drops liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon honey
• McCormick Black & White Peppercorn Grinder, to taste (freshly cracked for best flavor)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cook split peas until soft, keeping all liquid to maintain creaminess.
2. Mash gently with a potato masher while adding mayonnaise, integrating it smoothly.
3. Mix in smoked paprika, seasoning, Blue Bonnet (if using), honey, and salt.
Honey is just to balance flavors ...not to make this sweet ...definitely use less if you use Burman's, which has sugar.
4. Add 5 drops liquid smoke, stirring well to distribute the flavor.
5. Slowly add lime juice, tasting as you go to find the right balance. I use a squirt bottle.
6. Grind fresh black and white peppercorns into the mix, adjusting to taste.
7. Let sit for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow thickening.
8. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

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Note

Blue Bonnet is a vegetable-based spread rather than true butter. It's free of trans fats but contains processed oils like soybean and palm. It’s not necessarily worse than butter, but if you're aiming for a more natural alternative, olive or avocado oil-based spreads might be worth considering.