Green Split Peas

Tried this green split peas, easy to make, whole family love it!

115 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 90 minutes

330 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

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Ingredients

2	cups	split green peas
8	cups	water
2	each	bay leaves
1/2	teaspoon	tumeric powder	ground
1	teaspoon	salt
2	teaspoons	canola oil
2	teaspoons	ginger	peeled & minced
2	teaspoons	jalapeno pepper	seeded & chopped
4	tablespoons	black mustard	seeds, ground
3	tablespoons	water
3	ounces	coconut	shredded sweetened
1	x	soy margarine	,as needed, optional

For garnish:
1	x	cilantro	chopped, optional

Directions

Mix ground mustard powder in with water and allow to sit for 30 minutes.

Bring split peas and water to a boil.

Lower heat to medium.

Add bay leaves and tumeric (I forgot the tumeric--was good anyway).

Simmer, covered, until peas are done, 40 to 45 minutes.

While simmering, uncover occasionally and stir, adding a Tbs or so of hot water if the mixture sticks to the bottom of the pan.

When cooked, remove and discard bay leaves.

Add salt and keep warm.

Heat oil in a small, 6-inch skillet over medium-low heat.

Saute ginger root and jalape o until ginger is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add mustard paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

Add coconut and stir several times.

Remove from heat.

Pour over the pea mixture and stir.

Let stand covered for 15 minutes.

Add a dab of soy margarine if desired and garnish

with cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 406g

Amount per Serving

Calories 330 31% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	17%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	41%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 421mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 43.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	76%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 17.0g	34%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	5%		Iron	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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