Zucchini & Yellow Split Pea Sauté
This yellow split pea dish pairs perfectly with whole-wheat bread, soft pita or naan. Add a green salad to make the meal complete!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 188
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) dry yellow split peas, drained & rinsed
- 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
- pinch garlic powder
- dash soy sauce (see notes)
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Cook yellow split peas in water for about 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté 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.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 0.125of recipe | Calories: 188 | Total Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Carbohydrate: 16g | Fibre: 3g | Sugars: 4g | Protein: 9g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 442mg | Iron: 1mg