Split Peas
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| 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 or 6 cups water
====Procedure
- Rinse the split peas well, and discard the water (pot plants love it!)
- Simmer ¾-1 hour.
- Serve.
Tips, Notes, 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.
