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Healthy Recipes using Green Split Peas

Green Split Pea and Quinoa Salad

A refreshing salad combining protein-rich green split peas and quinoa, tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked green split peas
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked green split peas and quinoa.
  2. Add the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then pour over the salad and toss to combine.

Spicy Green Split Pea Soup

A hearty and spicy soup made with green split peas, carrots, and spices, perfect for a warm and nutritious meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried green split peas
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse the green split peas and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and garlic until softened.
  3. Add the split peas, cumin, smoked paprika, vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.

Green Split Pea Patties

Nutritious and flavorful patties made from mashed green split peas, herbs, and spices, perfect for a healthy burger alternative.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked green split peas
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mash the cooked green split peas and mix in breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into patties and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.

Green Split Pea Curry

A rich and aromatic curry featuring green split peas simmered with coconut milk and spices, served over brown rice.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried green split peas
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse the green split peas and set aside.
  2. In a pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, then add curry powder and ginger.
  3. Stir in the green split peas, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.

Green Split Pea and Sweet Potato Mash

A creamy and nutritious mash combining green split peas and sweet potatoes, perfect as a side dish or a healthy spread.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked green split peas
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Boil the sweet potato cubes until tender, then drain and mash them.
  2. In a bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with cooked green split peas and olive oil.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until creamy.

Green Split Pea Hummus

A healthy twist on traditional hummus, using green split peas for a protein-packed dip, perfect with veggies or pita.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked green split peas
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine cooked green split peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed for desired consistency.
  3. Serve with fresh vegetables or pita bread.

Green Split Pea and Spinach Stew

A nourishing stew packed with green split peas, fresh spinach, and spices, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried green split peas
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse the green split peas and set aside.
  2. In a pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft, then add the split peas, vegetable broth, and thyme.
  3. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, then stir in fresh spinach until wilted.

Green Split Pea and Avocado Toast

A nutritious and trendy toast topped with smashed green split peas and creamy avocado, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked green split peas
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Toast the whole grain bread until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the mashed avocado on toast and top with cooked green split peas.

Green Split Pea and Carrot Fritters

Crispy and flavorful fritters made with green split peas and grated carrots, perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked green split peas
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine cooked green split peas, grated carrots, flour, egg, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into small fritters and heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Green Split Pea and Tomato Pasta

A quick and healthy pasta dish featuring green split peas and fresh tomatoes, tossed in a light garlic sauce.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked green split peas
  • 8 oz whole grain pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions and drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant, then add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
  3. Toss in the cooked pasta and green split peas, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.