Recipes for Uncooked Dried Split Peas

Ingredients

• 1 cup expired uncooked dried split peas
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the expired split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
5. Simmer for about 1 hour or until the split peas are soft and cooked through.
6. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
7. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
8. Return the soup to the pot and heat over low heat until warmed through.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup expired uncooked dried split peas
• 3 cups water
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse the expired split peas under cold water.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
3. Add the split peas to the boiling water and cook for about 20-30 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain the cooked split peas and rinse them under cold water to cool them down.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked split peas, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
8. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked dried split peas, slightly expired
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse the dried split peas under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and rinsed split peas to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.
5. Add the diced carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
6. Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the split pea and vegetable curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
8. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups Uncooked Dried Split Peas
• 1 large Onion
• 2 Carrots
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Paprika
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Soak the split peas overnight.
2. Drain the peas and blend them in a food processor.
3. Grate the onion and carrots, mince the garlic, and add them to the blended peas.
4. Add paprika, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined.
5. Form the mixture into patties and fry them in olive oil until golden brown on each side.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked dried split peas, slightly past expiration
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt to taste
• Water for boiling split peas

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the uncooked dried split peas under cold water.
2. 2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the split peas.
3. 3. Boil the split peas for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
4. 4. Drain the cooked split peas and let them cool.
5. 5. In a food processor, combine the cooked split peas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
6. 6. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water if needed to reach desired consistency.
7. 7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice if desired.
8. 8. Transfer the split pea hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of cumin.
9. 9. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.