Split Pea & Pepper Patties

Serves: 4

Shopping & Ingredients List:

250g Yellow Split Peas, rinsed clean

750ml Vegetable Stock

3 Garlic Cloves, unpeeled

3 Peppers, halved

1 Onion, quartered

1 tbsp Fresh Mint, chopped

2 tbsp Capers, drained

Salt & Pepper to season

1-2 tbsp Plain Flour, for dusting*

Olive Oil Spray

*use gluten-free if required

Method

1. Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Peel & half one of the garlic cloves & add to the pan with the split peas & cook for 40 minutes. If necessary drain, season with salt & pepper & leave to cool slightly.

2. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 200c (180 fan), 400f, gas mark 6.  Spray a non-stick roasting tin with the olive oil spray. Put the remaining unpeeled garlic cloves in the tin with the peppers & onion & roast for 20 minutes.

3. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skins. Chop the roasted vegetables.

4. In a large bowl mix the split peas, vegetables, mint, capers & garlic. Flour your hands & shape the mixture into 12 patties. Cover & chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to cook.

5. Heat a non-stick frying pan & spray with the plive oil spray. Cook the patties in batches. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve 3 patties per person. serve hot or cold. Can be used in packed lunches.

Macro info per serving

Protein
18g

Carbs
49g

Fat
3.2g

Energy
297Kcal