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Ham & Pease Pudding
A homey, heartwarming staple, close to my British heart - pease pudding is a lentil spread, that marries perfectly with roast ham. A North Eastern British treasure - learn why!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
For the pease pudding
- 1 cup split yellow lentils
- 1/2 medium onion (peeled & diced)
- 1 small carrot (diced)
- 1 celery stick (chopped)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 slices smoked bacon
- 1 tbsp malt vinegar
- salt & pepper
For the sandwich
- ham slices
- bread
Instructions
- Add all the pease pudding ingredients to a pan and cover with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until the lentils are tender and not grainy.
- Remove the bacon and bay leaves, and carefully pour away any liquid - it'll make the pease pudding too watery. Using a hand blender, blitz into a smooth puree.
- Add the vinegar and check for seasoning, adding a little salt or pepper as you see fit. Decant to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
- To serve, spread liberally on bread and add slices of ham.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21.3g
(7%)
Protein
8.6g
(17%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
366mg
(10%)
Fiber
10.3g
(41%)
Sugar
1.6g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.3g | 7% |
| Protein | 8.6g | 17% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 41% |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.