Split Pea Pasta

Split peas are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Split Pea Pasta

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1680

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Split peas
• 200 gram Pasta
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the split peas according to package instructions.
2. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
4. Add the cooked split peas and vegetable broth to the pan, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the cooked pasta, spinach, and cherry tomatoes to the pan, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Serve the split pea pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 70g24%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.