Crunchy Split Peas
Over the past few years this has become a really popular recipe on my site, and I was so excited when I saw that Whole30 updated their approved foods list to include Split Peas!! This is such an awesome snack to make using pantry staples that I think you guys are going to love. These Crunchy Split Pea snacks are salty, highly addicting and Whole30 and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal!
Until recently, the only thing that I associated with split peas was soup (specifically my Nanas delicious ham hock and split pea soup). Split peas are simply garden peas which, when dried, lose their outer skin causing them to split in two. They have a long list of health benefits, including helping to lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar levels. One cup contains 65% of your daily intake of fiber. Per cup, split peas have 100 calories less than chickpeas, which make them a great alternative to the current trend of roasted chickpeas.
These split peas are my new favourite snack, they are crunchy, salty and incredibly addicting. After soaking the yellow split peas for 4 hours, they take less than 10 minutes to cook. In the photo above you can see how much the split peas expand after soaking. I like eating them lightly seasoned with salt but they also taste great with chili, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic, smoked paprika, rosemary, thyme or curry powder. The options are endless.
They remain crisp for a few days after cooking, so make a big batch and store them in a jar on the counter to snack on whenever hunger hits. A bowl of split peas is a great dish to serve to guests, complimenting a glass of wine or added to a salad for that crunchy texture. Give these split peas a try and let me know what you seasoned them with. Happy snacking!
Looking for healthy snacks? Here are a few other recipes that you might enjoy:
- Coconut & Ginger Energy Balls
- Baked Spiced Okra
- Banana Bread Energy Balls
- Cinnamon Bun Dip
- Butternut Squash Dip
- Chicken, Avocado & Mango Daikon Rolls
If you make this recipe let me know in the comment section below, I would love to hear what you think or take a photo and tag me (@everylastbite_) on Instagram, I love seeing your photos!
Crispy Split Peas
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup yellow split peas soaked for 4 hours in water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- After soaking the split peas, drain them and then pat them dry using a paper towel
- Over medium-high heat, coat a large skillet with the oil.
- Once the pan is hot, add the split peas along with the salt and seasoning and stir frequently until golden in color and crunch in texture (7-10 minutes)
- Remove from pan and serve or store in an air tight container
I noticed that you can’t use the green split peas for the crunchy recipe. Are there any other of varieties that work well? Like the regular brown, or red, black? I got so excited when I came across this recipe! I like anything that is in this category, lol and hadn’t ever thought of doing this. Can’t wait to try it! Thank you, Kristen C.
will try it today! thanks
Such an awesome post.
Thanks for sharing it!
Super easy recipe, once I have the right ingredients I’m sure it will be great!
Definitely tried it with green split peas and burnt them to a crisp. Can’t wait to try again
This is an a addictive snack for me. I have made it multiple times this week. I can’t stop eating these! They are so good! I was given 4 bags of these yellow lentils and had no idea what to do with them. I’m cooking all of them like this. When I’m out, I will replenish. Thank you for the recipe!
Can you use the green split peas?
My husband and I ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ this simple and nutritious recipe! We can wait to try it with the grandchildren…….. we already know that it will be Whig hit!
We use it on salads, snack, in smoothies, icecream (like the best Nutty Buddy Bar! Plus it’s easy and quick to make. Thank you!