Yellow Split Peas with Swiss Chard, Raisins & Pine Nuts
This yellow split pea sauté is a tasty and colourful side dish for burgers or meatloaf or an entrée on its own with crusty bread on the side!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 154
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 mL) water
- 2 lbs (900 g) Swiss chard, stems removed & leaves coarsely chopped
- 2 cups (500 mL) cooked yellow split peas (see notes)
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
- 3 oz (85 g) ham, finely diced
- 1/4 cup 60 mL pine nuts or sliced almonds or sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins, presoaked
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add Swiss chard, cover, and cook for 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain the chard in a colander, pressing on it firmly with the back of a spoon to remove any excess liquid.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add ham and sauté, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes to colour lightly.
- Add pine nuts, stir well, then add Swiss chard, split peas, raisins and mix well. Cook for a few minutes until all ingredients are heated through. Serve with crusty bread or sliced baguette if desired.
Notes
- 1 cup (250 mL) dry yellow split peas will give 2 cups (500 mL) cooked split peas. Rinse and drain 1 cup (250 mL) dry split peas and then combine with 2 cups (500 mL) water in a medium sized sauce pan. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 25-30 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and boiling over. Add more water as needed to keep peas covered. Drain and rinse when peas are tender but not mushy.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 0.75cup (175 mL) | Calories: 154 | Total Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Carbohydrate: 20g | Fibre: 4g | Sugars: 6g | Protein: 9g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 748mg | Iron: 3mg