Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Split Pea Puree)
Recipe: #26440
July 07, 2017
Categories: Side Dishes, Beans, African, Sunday Dinner, Gluten-Free, High Fiber Kosher, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Dinner, Vegan Dinner, more
"I enjoy the less spicy Ethiopian foods, this one, adapted by Deb from Olive Trees and Honey, fit the bill."
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (311.8 g)
- Calories 235.9
- Total Fat - 4.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.6 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 454.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 38.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 14 g
- Sugars - 7.2 g
- Protein - 13.2 g
- Calcium - 58.7 mg
- Iron - 2.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 7.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the onions, in the oil stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Step 2
Add the garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add the water, turmeric, salt, pepper, and the optional chile. Cover and bring to a boil.
Step 4
Add the split peas, return to a boil and partially cover, reduce heat and maintain a simmer until the peas have softened, around 45-60 minutes.
Step 5
Check occasionally - you may have to add more water. Mash the peas if you desire. Serve warm.
Tips
No special items needed.
1 Reviews
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