In cooler months, a pot of stew simmering on the stove makes home warmer and life sweeter. This nourishing vegan split pea stew is a stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal, with substantial heartiness coming from the addition of cauliflower, turnips and carrots. And here’s a bonus: Split peas are high in protein and low in fat content, making them an excellent ingredient for healthy meals. Work them in where you can!
Yellow Split Pea Vegetable Stew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 245 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas soaked overnight in water, drained and rinsed
- 32 oz. vegetable broth
- 16 oz. water
- 2 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower fresh or frozen
- 2 cups cubed turnips
- ½ tsp. turmeric
- ½ tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups spinach
Optional
- 1 cup watercress for garnish
Instructions
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In soup pot, combine split peas, broth, water, carrots, cauliflower and turnips. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
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Remove cover, stir in spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add spinach to stew before serving and garnish with watercress, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Stir this one up with ingredients from Vitacost.
Nutrition Facts
Yellow Split Pea Vegetable Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 1517mg63%
Potassium 1109mg32%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 17g68%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 12932IU259%
Vitamin C 50mg61%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.