Instant Pot Yellow Split Peas (Fast, Tender, No Soaking!) by Minimalist Baker
A quick & simple method for making PERFECT cooked yellow split peas! Plus, a versatile template for creating split pea soup or stew.
Original recipe
Time
Prep: 23mins Cook: 15mins Total: 38mins
Nutrition
- Calories
- 154 kcal
- Carbohydrate content
- 27.6 g
- Fat content
- 0.5 g
- Fiber content
- 13.9 g
- Protein content
- 10.9 g
- Saturated fat content
- 0.1 g
- Serving size
- 1 two-third-cup serving
- Sodium content
- 3 mg
- Sugar content
- 0.9 g
- Unsaturated fat content
- 0.33 g
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 3 cups water
- Chopped onion
- Minced garlic
- Minced fresh ginger
- Ground turmeric
- Sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
- OPTIONAL: if using flavor add-ins, sauté onion, ginger, and garlic in a little oil or water until tender and lightly browned.
- Add split peas and water (or vegetable broth) to the Instant Pot and stir to prevent sticking. Optionally, add turmeric, sea salt, and/or black pepper. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes (it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins).
- Once the timer goes off, allow to naturally release for 15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped.
- Best when fresh. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop, adding a little water, as needed, to prevent sticking.