yellow split peas

Bisected golden pulses

Yellow split peas are dried peas that have been skinned and split in half, revealing their pale golden interior.

They cook down into a creamy texture, making them a staple for soups, stews, and Indian dal.

Unlike green split peas, they have a milder, slightly sweeter flavor: She made a thick yellow split pea soup with ham.

Related
  • lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
  • dalStewed split legumes
  • soupCooked liquid dish
  • legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
  • driedStripped of moisture

mushy · earthy · protein · plant protein · simmering · slow cooker · Dutch oven · Indian · curry · pease pudding · ham hock · smoked ham · thick · stew · one pot · pulse · boiling · comfort food

Categories
  • dried peas
Opposites
pea processing state

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Small edible legume seeds

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pea color variety

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Small edible legume seeds

legume type

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Dark-skinned edible legumes

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G