Black-Eyed Pea-Feta SpreadBlack-Eyed Pea-Feta Spread

Black-Eyed Pea-Feta SpreadDecember, 2005Makes 1 3/4 cups / This savory spread, perfect on sandwiches or served as an appetizer, is a good source of protein and fiber, as well as calcium, folate, and vitamin A.1 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas2 cloves garlic1/2 cup crumbled, reduced-fat feta cheese2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon black pepperFreshly chopped parsley, for garnishWater crackers or French bread1. Combine all ingredients (except parsley and crackers or bread) in a blender or food processor and process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with water crackers or sliced French bread.FUNctional Kitchen is provided by James Rouse, ND, the creator of Optimum Wellness and The Fit Kitchen, seen weekly on NBC's KUSA television news.PER SERVING (1/4 cup): 90 cal, 45% fat cal, 5g fat, 1g sat fat, 1mg chol, 3g protein, 9g carb, 2g fiber, 238mg sodium