Veggie Turmeric Yellow Split Peas
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Veggie Turmeric Yellow Split Peas
Description
This recipe starts with sweating diced onion in oil until translucent, followed by adding aromatics including garlic, ginger, and jalapeno for layered flavor. Adding broccoli, zucchini, turmeric, yellow split peas, vegetable broth, and salt completes the mix. The dish simmers covered to allow the peas to cook until soft and the liquid mostly evaporates, yielding a thicker consistency. The turmeric adds an earthy note and a vibrant color.
The result is a textured blend of tender vegetables and creamy yellow split peas with warming spices. This can work as a filling meal or a side dish. Its mildly spiced nature allows it to integrate well alongside plain grains or flatbreads.
Adjusting liquid during simmering can help achieve preferred thickness. Cooking times vary greatly depending on factors like pea variety and heat level. Some packages recommend soaking peas to reduce cooking time. Tempering spices until fragrant before simmering can enhance flavor development.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ginger 1-inch piece, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced
- 1 ½ cups broccoli chopped
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 ¾ cups vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pan with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes or until the onions become tender and translucent.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and jalapeno, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, zucchini, split peas, turmeric, vegetable broth, and salt. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil, cover with a lid, and then lower to a simmer for 30 minutes. If there’s still broth in the pan when you remove the lid, turn up the heat and stir continuously until the broth evaporates and it becomes a thicker consistency.
Notes
- Add liquid during cooking if peas absorb broth before fully tender.
- Consider soaking split peas overnight to reduce cooking time and improve texture.
- Cooking time varies; watch for softness and adjust accordingly between 40-80 minutes.
- Tempering spices briefly before simmering intensifies their aroma and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 982mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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