5 from 117 votes
Veggie Turmeric Yellow Split Peas
Veggie Turmeric Yellow Split Peas is a hearty dish combining yellow split peas with sautéed onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, broccoli, zucchini, and turmeric in vegetable broth. The peas simmer until tender and the broth thickens, creating a spiced, textured stew suitable as a main or side.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
to 6
Calories:
207 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% 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.