Bissara Recipe
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Bissara

By: Asma Khalfaoui  
"This is one of my treasured recipes, it is wonderful on cold days. This recipe originates from somewhere in North Africa."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.3 Read Reviews (26)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups dry green split peas
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Directions

  1. Fry garlic in the vegetable oil in a large pot over low heat until lightly browned. Pour in water and olive oil; stir in split peas, parsley, chili pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot. When the peas are tender, mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth; stir in additional water to reach desired consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 371 | Total Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2006 by Herder-of-Cats Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I found this recipe 2 weeks ago and have made it 5 times since then, it's so incredibly good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
as written, this would be too bland for my taste and I cannot see the sense in adding that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by gidget2100 
This is so good, and very versitile,as alot of other reveiwers mentioned if you let this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by Melissa H. 
Next time, I will halve the preparation--I have so much leftovers! This is a great tasting,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2006 by Catrin 
I can only recommend this recipe. Absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing this! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2006 by KRISTINE1C 
My boyfriend and I both loved this. I used red chili pepper flakes and added 1/2 tsp of garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by VailValleyCook 
This soup is wonderful and couldn't be easier to make! The flavor is very rich and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2007 by BN61079 
I was so disappointed! Bland bland bland. The cumin does give a little smokey flavor, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2007 by ldao 
Delicious. The BEST split pea soup I've ever had. I will definately make this again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by Missy 
We enjoyed this a lot! I doubled the spices and added a sprinkle of turmeric and chili powder.... MORE

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