2023-12-13 11:01:16
Dry peas are those that are grown for sale and preparation as a legume and not as a vegetable, in a dry and hard format as if they were lentils or chickpeas. They are very rich in vegetable proteins and vitamins, and another way to add legumes to the diet. Especially recommended are in format peeled matcha very common product in Latin American and also Anglo-Saxon countries.
Nowadays it is easy to find green split peas (split green peas) in bulk food stores, international products or local, organic or vegetarian products. They have no skin and, as they are split in two, they cook faster than whole dried peas, and they also allow us to not have to soak them, although a couple of hours can be good for them.
We can leave the peas dry to soak like another legume for a few hours, although it is not strictly necessary. This can make them more digestible and take less time to cook, although they do not have skin so they are a legume that usually suits everyone very well. If we have time, after rinsing them, two hours will be fine.
Rinse them in any case and put them in a pot to cook in plenty of clean water over a not very high heat for 30 minutes. When they are, drain. While start with the soup.
Heat a little oil in the bottom of a saucepan and poach over low heat chopped onion with a pinch of salt. When it is tender, add the peppers and garlic, stir and fry everything until they start to become soft.
Add the tomato paste and spices, season lightly and stir well. If the bottom is dry, add a little broth or water. Add the sweet potato, increase the heat, stir for a minute and cover with the broth. Pour in the peas, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat.
Keep cooking over low heat for a few 30-35 minutes, stirring from time to time, adjusting the amount of liquid. Check the cooking point of the sweet potato to taste and adjust the salt. Serve hot with chopped parsley.
Goya Green Split Peas 500 G
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What to accompany dried pea and sweet potato soup with
A good bowl of this soup is a very complete meal, satisfying and full of healthy nutrients only with vegetable ingredients. We can complete it a little more with a piece of whole wheat bread, regañás or crunchy crackers to serve on top. If we are lacto-ovo vegetarians, a poached or cooked egg for about six minuteswith the semi-liquid yolk, and we can also add brewer’s yeast flakes to add more nutrients and flavor.
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