Caribbean-Style Split Peas

Ingredients

• split peas (quantity not specified)
• water (the creator says to use twice the volume of the split peas)
• garlic (quantity not specified)
• parsley (quantity not specified)
• green onion (quantity not specified)
• vegetarian chili pepper (quantity not specified)
• onion (quantity not specified)
• bay leaf (quantity not specified)
• thyme (quantity not specified)
• bacon (a little; quantity not specified)
• oil (a little; olive oil is specified in the transcript)
• salt (added after blending; quantity not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Sauté the garlic, parsley, green onion, vegetarian chili pepper, onion, bay leaf, and thyme with the bacon in a little olive oil.

2. 2

   Add the split peas, then pour in an amount of water equal to twice their volume.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until the peas become very creamy. Continue cooking if necessary.

4. 4

   Then leave the peas over low heat so they reduce and thicken. They can be served as is or blended to make a purée; reducing and resting help create a thicker texture.

5. 5

   If you blend them, add the salt after blending and stir.

Notes

The quantities of the split peas and seasonings are not specified. The description recommends using a volume of water equal to twice the volume of the split peas; the transcript mentions a large amount of water without giving a measured quantity. The creator states that the dish thickens as it cools or rests and may become firm if prepared in advance. The fish, fried onion, and lemon mentioned in the transcript are accompaniments and are not part of the split pea recipe detailed in the description.

Nutrition per serving

• vegetarian with meat
• main course
• Caribbean
• slow-cooked
• comforting
• gluten-free