How to Cook Split Peas

Learn how to cook split peas using these fool-proof procedures that can be used in any soup, salad, or side dish recipe.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Chef Billy Parisi📖 billyparisi

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🥘 Ingredients

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Rinse the split peas in a colander under cold water.

Transfer the peas to a medium-size pot along with water, or stock, and salt.

Bring the peas to a boil over high heat.

Add on a lid and simmer over low heat for ⏱️ 25 minutes or just until tender.

Strain the cooked peas and use in a recipe, or chill to use in a recipe later. See reheating instructions.

calories

168 kcal

fat Content

1 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

13 g

sugar Content

4 g

sodium Content

7 mg

protein Content

12 g

carbohydrate Content

30 g

saturated Fat Content

0.1 g

unsaturated Fat Content

0.3 g

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