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Zucchini & Yellow Split Pea Saute

This yellow split pea dish pairs perfectly with whole-wheat bread or pita bread and a green salad to make a complete meal.
Pulses Peas
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.125 of recipe Calories: 188 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Carbohydrate: 16 g Fibre: 3 g Sugars: 4 g Protein: 9 g Cholesterol: 16 mg Sodium: 105 mg Potassium: 442 mg Iron: 1 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) dry yellow split peas rinsed & drained
  • 3 cups (750 mL) water
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grated medium cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 red onion sliced into rings & separated
  • Dash garlic powder
  • soy sauce Dash (see tips)
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  • Cook yellow split peas in water for about 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Saute green onions and zucchini slices until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add cooked yellow split peas. Stir gently.
  • Layer tomato slices over top and sprinkle with 2/3 cup (150 mL) shredded cheese. Layer onion rings over mixture and add remaining cheese. Sprinkle garlic powder, soy sauce and pepper over top.
  • Reduce heat to low, place lid on the pan and heat ingredients for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

tips

  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of regular soy sauce.

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The only change to the method was to place under the grill until cheese golden and onions cooked more.