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
These are tasty! On my second attempt, I added cayenne, garlic salt, and at the last minute of cook time added a squeeze of lime. Endless possibilities as stated.
Didn’t think it was possible, but you have turned something I’ve passed quite often in the pantry, to something I’ll make quite often now! Thank you!
I made these. I added some cayyene pepper instead of chili powder for an extra kick, and also added a bit of Greens Seasoning. I fried them for the 10 mins and let them cool, but they weren’t very crunchy. I added them back to heat with a tad bit of butter and cooked them an additional 15 mins ish.. until they seem to have a slight scratchy sound when stiring. They came out wonderful! Bits of very crunchy flavorful parts along with some semi crunchy very slightly soft bits. Both were very good. New favorite .. thanks!
I loved the way they turned out. I soaked a bag of peas for 4 hours, dropped them in boiling water for 10 mins, let them dry overnight and fried them the next day. For seasoning, I used garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt and chili powder. I just eyeballed the amount and fried them in olive oil for a total of 12 mins. each batch and stirred them frequently.
Only rated three stars because we haven’t tried them yet. My fiance is always adding some crunch factor to whatever he eats, and we have a surplus of split peas, so I’m excited to see what he thinks! I’ll update when the product is finished.
Why rate a product or recipe you have not tried? Makes no sense and brings the overall rating down for no reason whatsoever
I tried this and it came out pretty good. They did not get crispy but the taste was very good. It reminds me of roasted peanuts- they have a nice nutty taste to them.
Sounds really yummy! Can these be made in an Air Fryer?
I have been given several bags of split peas. After many pots of soup, I am looking for other ways to use them. I will try this recipe today.
This is my newfound favorite snack!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for posting your experience. What type of pan did you use, and did you stir continuously? Exactly how long did you cook the split peas?
It was okay. Didn’t get real crunchy and they are too small to eat