Split Pea & Pepper Patties
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