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| − | These [[ | + | These [[Legumes|legumes]] are flavorful and healthy, but require [[Soak|soaking]]. |
==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * ½ [[ | + | * ½ [[Pound|pound]] (225 [[gram|grams]]), about 1¼ [[Cup|cups]] dry yellow split peas |
| − | * 3 or 4 cups (¾ to 1 [[ | + | * 3 or 4 cups (¾ to 1 [[Liter|liter]]) potable (drinking) [[Water|water]] |
| − | * ⅛ [[ | + | * ⅛ [[Teaspoon|teaspoon]] [[Baking Soda|baking soda]], if needed (see tips) |
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# Pick over beans, then add hot water. | # Pick over beans, then add hot water. | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Boiling|Boil]] for two minutes. |
# Set aside for 1 hour. | # Set aside for 1 hour. | ||
# Drain and rinse. | # Drain and rinse. | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Simmering|Simmer]] until tender. |
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* As beans are a natural product, pick over beans, discarding any stones, dirt particles, or discolored beans before soaking or cooking. | * As beans are a natural product, pick over beans, discarding any stones, dirt particles, or discolored beans before soaking or cooking. | ||
* If you have hard water in your area, adding ⅛ teaspoon baking soda will reduce the cooking time. | * If you have hard water in your area, adding ⅛ teaspoon baking soda will reduce the cooking time. | ||
| − | * Make sure water covers beans by at least 2 [[ | + | * Make sure water covers beans by at least 2 [[Inch|inches]] (5 [[Centimetre (cm)|centimeters]]), check on water level every little while and don't let the top beans get above the water. |
[[Category:Inexpensive recipes]] | [[Category:Inexpensive recipes]] | ||
Revision as of 17:48, 5 April 2012
| Alternative:Yellow split peas | |
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| Category: | Pea recipes |
| Servings: | 10 |
| Time: | 2 hours to overnight |
| Difficulty: |  |
| Vegetarian Cuisine
| NUTRITION FACTS: | |
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| Serving Size: | ¼ cup (45 g) (dry) |
| Servings Per Recipe: | about 10 |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 110 |
| Calories from fat | 0 |
| Total Fat | 0 g 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0% |
| Sodium | 20 mg 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 28 g 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 12 g 48% |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Iron | 0% |
These legumes are flavorful and healthy, but require soaking.
Ingredients
- ½ pound (225 grams), about 1¼ cups dry yellow split peas
- 3 or 4 cups (¾ to 1 liter) potable (drinking) water
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, if needed (see tips)
Procedure
quick method
- Pick over beans, then add hot water.
- Boil for two minutes.
- Set aside for 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse.
- Simmer until tender.
overnight method
- Pick over beans, then add cold water.
- Soak overnight, or 6 hours minimum.
- Drain and rinse.
- Simmer until tender.
Tips, Notes, and Variations
- As beans are a natural product, pick over beans, discarding any stones, dirt particles, or discolored beans before soaking or cooking.
- If you have hard water in your area, adding ⅛ teaspoon baking soda will reduce the cooking time.
- Make sure water covers beans by at least 2 inches (5 centimeters), check on water level every little while and don't let the top beans get above the water.
