Cookbook:Split Peas (Cooked)

Split Peas (Cooked)
Category	Vegetable recipes
Servings	8
Time	1 hour
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Vegetarian Cuisine

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size:	1 cup (240 g)
Servings Per Recipe:	about 8
Amount per serving
Calories	72
Calories from fat	<1
Total Fat	<1 g
Saturated Fat	<1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	2 mg
Total Carbohydrates	10 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Sugars	<1 g
Protein	5 g
Vitamin A	10%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	0%
Iron	18%

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry split peas, picked over
• 5–6 cups water

Procedure

1. Rinse the split peas well, and discard the water (potted plants love it!)
2. Simmer the split peas in salted water for ¾–1 hour.
3. Serve.

Notes, tips, and variations

• If you have hard water in your area, adding ⅛ teaspoon baking soda will reduce the cooking time.
• Bacon, ham, kielbasa, salt pork, or smoked sausage may be added during cooking for added flavor.