Weight: 500g / 1Kg
Organic yellow split peas (Pisum sativum) sourced from certified organic farms. Vegan and gluten-free, with a mild, subtly nutty and earthy flavour and a grainy texture. When cooked they break down to a creamy consistency, making them well suited to soups, stews, purees, dips and spreads. They can also be ground into flour for gluten-free baking.
Nutrient facts: a source of plant-based protein with a complete amino acid profile, rich in dietary fiber, low in saturated fat, and a source of potassium and complex carbohydrates.
Nutrition facts per 1 cup (200g) serving:
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 16g
- Potassium: 660mg
- Iron: 3.6mg
Usage:
- Cooking: rinse and simmer until tender for creamy soups or purees.
- Baking: use yellow split pea flour in gluten-free baking for added protein and a nutty flavour.
- Dips and spreads: blend cooked peas with herbs and spices.
Recipe idea: for a vegan split pea soup, saute 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots and 2 chopped celery stalks, add 1 cup split peas, 4 cups vegetable broth and a bay leaf, simmer 45 minutes until soft, remove the bay leaf, blend and season.