Author: Marilyn Medina

Not all types of pulses increase gas equally. If one bean bothers you, try a different one to see if it causes less gas. Lentils, split peas and black-eyed peas, for example, are lower in gas-producing carbohydrates than other pulses. Chickpeas and navy beans are on the high end. How do you get rid of […]

Do Soaked Beans Go Bad? If your beans are left soaking for too long they begin to ferment. This starts happening around 48 hours at room temperature. If you soak your beans in the refrigerator, it will take three or four days before fermentation begins. How long can I soak split peas for? In a […]

The fiber in split peas may benefit digestion by improving bowel movements and preventing constipation. The fiber also helps feed the good gut bacteria, keeping them healthy and preventing the overgrowth of bad ones. Are split peas easy to digest? The carbohydrates in high-fiber foods like split peas have a low glycemic index, so they […]

Yes, you can substitute split peas for lentils. Are split peas and lentils interchangeable? Split peas are a member of the legume family, as are lentils. However, split peas are an actual field pea that is dried. Once dried, the outer skin of the pea is removed and the pea is split in half. Lentils, […]

Pea protein comes from yellow split peas, and unlike some other plant proteins, such as rice or beans, it’s a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. What goes with peas to make a complete protein? Because pea protein is low in the amino acids cysteine and methionine, but rich in lysine, it marries […]

In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour. Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. How long should split peas be soaked before cooking? […]

Southwest Asia. Native to Southwest Asia, peas are one of the oldest-known crops gathered in the wild and cultivated by human beings. What’s healthier split peas or lentils? Split peas have 17 grams of protein, compared to lentils’ 19 grams of protein. Both of these foods are high in fiber, which promotes good digestive health […]

Fresh or frozen green peas should not cause buildup of gas unless you happen to have a specific sensitivity to peas. However, when peas are dried (also called split peas) and used in soups, they are well-known for causing gas. This also happens with other dried legumes (dried peas, beans, lentils and soya). How do […]

Blood Sugar Control Legumes may help prevent or manage diabetes because they have low glycemic index, which means they do not cause rapid spikes in your blood sugar. Green split peas have 16.1 grams of dietary fiber per serving. Can diabetics eat green split peas? Yes, peas contain carbohydrate, but they can still be part […]

Split pea soup, either with or without the addition of bacon or ham flavoring, has a slightly sweeter flavor than cooked split lentils, and yellow or green split peas maintain their cheery hue after cooking, as do red lentils. Can split peas be used instead of lentils? Yes, you can substitute split peas for lentils. […]

Chana Dal (Yellow Split Peas): Madhur Jaffrey’s “Indian Cooking” What is another name for yellow split peas? Yellow Split pea, also known as the Field Pea, Soup Pea, dry pea or Matar Dal, belongs to the species Pisum sativum, together with the fresh garden peas, Sno-Pea and Sugar Snap Pea. Is chana dal the same […]

Needless to say, the soluble fiber in this food lowers your blood cholesterol levels, thereby reducing the risk of developing heart disease, too. Split peas also contain potassium which helps lower the blood pressure. Is split peas good for high blood pressure? May Help Lower Blood Pressure Legumes like split peas, lentils, and beans are […]

Foods rich in complex carbohydrates like split peas provide the body with sustained energy levels. Peas, lentils, and other legumes are all examples of complex carbohydrates, which tend to be rich sources of energy-boosting starch. Split peas are considered a low-glycemic food with a glycemic load of about 10. Do split peas lower blood sugar? […]

Most of the calories in split peas come from its carbohydrate content. There are 21 grams in a 1/2-cup serving. Carbohydrates are essential for health and are your body’s preferred source of energy. In fact, most of your calories — 45 to 65 percent — should come from carbs. Are split peas fattening? Promotes Weight […]

Split peas, like lentils, do not need to be soaked before cooking. Beans require soaking prior to cooking, but because these are peas they can be used directly in the recipe. It is still a good idea to rinse your peas thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt particles. What happens if you don’t soak […]

If your split peas are hard after this length of cooking time, there is something wrong with the peas or with your water. If the peas are very old and dried out, they won’t soften. And if the water you use for making the soup is hard with lots of dissolved minerals that can stop […]

Split peas, like lentils, do not need to be soaked before cooking. Beans require soaking prior to cooking, but because these are peas they can be used directly in the recipe. It is still a good idea to rinse your peas thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt particles. What happens if I don’t Rinse […]

I’m guessing that’s the culprit. It’s probably got salt in it. You have to cook split peas in just water for at least an hour, then stir to break them down and add any vegetables to flavor the soup. Only after another 30 minutes or so should you add salt to taste. Why won’t my […]