Farrow's Giant Marrowfat Processed Peas (538g)

Manufacturer: OliveNation Brand: OliveNation

Organic green split peas come from the small round peas inside a pea pod. When the skins are removed, the dried peas naturally split in half. Like other beans and dried lentils, green split peas are high in dietary fiber and protein and low in fat. They are r a delicious addition to a vegan, vegetarian or low calorie diet. How to Prepare Green Split Peas Unlike other legumes, green split peas are quick cooking and can be added to your recipes without pre-soaking. Best known as the main ingredient in split pea soup, green split peas can be added to a variety of salads, soups and stews. Try making a delicious pot of split peas soup, by sautéing onions, carrots, celery and garlic in olive oil in a large pot. If you like, you can add a ham chunks. Add 2 cups of peas and at least 8 cups of water or broth, with salt, a bay leaf and other seasonings. Bring to a boil for 30 minutes, then cover and reduce the heat, simmer for 2 hours or until tender. Serve with corn muffins or crusty french bread.

Manufacturer: GOLD MINE NATURAL FOOD CO. Brand: Gold Mine Natural Food Co.

Slightly sweeter than green split peas, yellow split peas are delightfully filling and very nutritious. Organic, Macrobiotic, Vegan, Raw, Kosher, Gluten-Free

Manufacturer: Gourmet Imports Brand: Gourmet Imports

A "split" pea is a pea that has been dried, peeled and split in half. The split actually happens naturally once the pea dries out, and the advantage is that it requires a lot less cooking than a regular whole pea. You'll find green split peas used most commonly in soup, as they are hearty and a great source of protein and fiber. Use it in split pea soup with ham and any other recipe that calls for split peas. Split peas do not require soaking, just rinsing.

Manufacturer: Groceries Brand: East End

East End Yellow Split Peas (500g)

Manufacturer: Camellia

Green split peas are the mature form of green peas: the dried seeds of peas are peeled and then split, increasing the surface area of the pea. As a result, split peas don't need to be soaked and they cook more quickly than whole peas. About Green Split Peas Yellow and green split peas have a similar nutritional content and cooking time, but yellow peas tend to have a more earthy flavor, while green peas are sweeter. Due to their versatility, both green and yellow split peas are found in the traditional dishes of a variety of cultures. They're commonly used to make soups such as American split pea with ham soup and khoresht gheimeh, a Persian stew made with yellow split peas and lamb. Split peas were an ingredient in Medieval English pease porridge (of nursery rhyme fame), are found in the vegetarian Indian staple called dahl, and are served as a sweet snack in China. The Split Pea Story Native to Southwest Asia, peas are one of the oldest-known crops gathered in the wild and cultivated by human beings. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians all cultivated and consumed peas. "Father of genetics" Gregor Mendel used peas as a subject in his genetics studies in the 1860s. Split peas are the mature form of green peas: the dried seeds of peas are peeled and then split, increasing the surface area of the pea. As a result, split peas don't need to be soaked and cook more quickly than whole peas.

Manufacturer: Benz's Brand: Benz's

Manufacturer: Benz's Brand: Benz's

Manufacturer: Browns Best Brand: Pa Dutch Shoppes of Virginia

Green Split Peas have a mild flavor and soft texture. This split pea has more of an earthy flavor than a whole dried pea and is similar to the lentil in its uses and nutrients. Green split peas are perfect for use in thick and hearty soups and can also be used in dips, spreads, stuffing and casseroles.

Manufacturer: Groceries Brand: Cook's

Cooks & Co Chick Peas (400g)