Recipes for Unopened Canned Split Peas

Ingredients

• 2 cups unopened canned split peas (past expiration date but safe to consume)
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: olive oil, paprika, chopped parsley

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the unopened canned split peas (including the liquid), tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
4. Transfer the split pea hummus to a serving bowl.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley, if desired.
6. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
7. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups unopened canned split peas (past expiration date but safe to consume)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the unopened canned split peas (including the liquid) to the pot.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the split peas are soft.
7. Remove the bay leaf.
8. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
9. If needed, return the soup to the pot and reheat before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 can of unopened split peas
• 1 cup of diced leftover ham
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the unopened canned split peas, diced ham, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
7. Sprinkle the cheese and bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!