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
Went to make soup and came across your recipe,split a whole bag 8 cups and made two different seasonings that I had from grilling
1st was Bourbon molasses and 2nd Sweet Chili .Found my new
Favorite snack, my 8 yr old grandson can’t get enough of them. Thank You!
I wonder how well this woukd work with navy beans. Although i have bags and bags of both yellow& green slipit peas, i have bags & bags of nsvy beans (food pantry gives them out weekly). Never found anything to do with them sll. I also get multiple cans of chick peas. I bet those would work & they are already plump. Just a rinse & blot. Thoughts???
Chickpeas are great drained blotted and the mixed with oiive oil and seasoning of choice, then lay them flat on s baking tray and cook on a high heat for 20 to 30 minutes, (keep checking on them though they can burn quickly!) they should be just a bit darker than golden brown and crunchy
Pinterest has tons of recipes for white beans, ive made blondies with them, kinda like brownies and also they have recipes using white beans to make a “cookie dough” type of dip
Love those white beans.lots of experiments.crafts.etc.try your style of white bean hummus.white bean chilli.plain and lightly salted will find their place tossed lightly into a salad or pasta dish.very versatile.
SO DELICIOUS! I make at least one giant batch a week and store them in tiny mason jars. My husband hates green peas but was pleasantly surprised by how much he loves these! I experiment with different flavor profiles – some of my favorites are an Arabic spice blend, a garlic salt/onion/cayenne blend, and Kickn’ Chicken Seasoning. Also, since a make such large batches, I toss the all the peas with olive oil in a giant bowl and start pan roasting some in a skillet while putting the rest in the oven at 350 until the ones in the skillet are done. Then I take the ones from the oven and finish them off in the skillet. It just makes cooking a whole bag go a bit faster. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
What PLASTIC????
I just found my new snack! Something that I will make more often, since I have 5 more bags to go. I may make a bigger batch.
They are a great healthy snack 🙂
I soaked my peas in a pickle brine over night. The result was fantastic! One thing, though…Don’t overcook on the stove. The initial batch was super tasty, but it was so crunchy it was difficult to eat. (cooker error…). Highly recommend this recipe!
Oohh pickle brine sounds delicious! I’m so happy that you enjoyed them!
Tried this week for the first time! Went with onion and garlic powder. Overall, it was a hit. Still trying to get a good balance on crunch. First batch was like peanuts. Second was soft. Flavor was still good though both times. Will definitely make again!
Yum! I made these with green split peas. I soaked them over night since I read some people had problems with them being too hard. I not-so-precisely blotted them down prior to placing on the pan. I would say a batch took closer to 15-20 minutes to make. Seasoned with salt, paprika, chili powder and they are so delicious! My husband bought two ginormous sacks of split peas and I had no idea what to do with them, so I super appreciate this recipe!
I haven’t made your recipe yet. But it sounds delicious. I’m planning to give it a try later today.
Let me know how it turns out!
How can you cook them evenly?