Split Pea Purée

Name: Split Pea Purée
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 300 g of split peas (dried); 120 cl of water; 100 g of onions; 5 g of garlic; 20 ml of olive oil; 6 g of salt (fine); 1 g of pepper; 1 g of thyme (or bay leaf); 100 ml of milk (or plant-based milk)

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Savory purée made from dried split peas, slow-cooked then blended. Thick, smooth texture, rich in fiber and plant protein. Works as a side dish or a simple vegetarian main.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.55

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €2.20

Equipment

Saucepan
Spatula
Baking sheet
Colander
Immersion blenderor blender
Kitchen scale

Instructions

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Rinse the split peas thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

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Peel and thinly slice the onion, crush the garlic.

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Sauté the onion for until translucent.

Add the garlic and stir for without browning.

Add the split peas, water, and the thyme or bay leaf.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for , stirring regularly, until the peas are very tender.

Remove the herbs, season with salt and pepper.

Blend until you have a smooth or slightly textured purée, depending on your preference.

Adjust the consistency with the milk if needed.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

285kcal

Protein18 g27%
Carbs35 g53%
Fat6 g20%
Fiber14 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add a pinch of baking soda (0.5 g) at the start of cooking to speed up the softening of the split peas, then adjust the salt only at the end of cooking 🧪
→ Smoother texture, faster cooking.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 3 months in airtight bags or containers in individual portions.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The split peas can be soaked the day before to shorten cooking time and improve digestibility. Onions and garlic can be chopped ahead.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, adding a little water or milk to regain the desired consistency. In the microwave, reheat in 1-2 minute intervals, stirring regularly.

Variations

Blend for a smooth or slightly textured purée.
Adjust the consistency with milk or plant-based milk.
Replace the thyme with bay leaf.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to rinse the peas: rinse them until the water runs clear.
Burning the garlic: stir for 30 seconds without browning.
Not stirring: stir regularly during the 45 minutes of cooking.

Frequently asked questions

Comment faire une purée de pois cassés ?

Rinse 300 g of split peas, sauté the onion then the garlic, add the peas, 120 cl of water and the thyme, simmer for 45 minutes, stirring, season, then blend into a purée.

Faut-il tremper les pois cassés ?

No, dried split peas are simply rinsed under cold water until the water runs clear, then cooked for 45 minutes until very tender.

Comment ajuster la consistance ?

Blend until you have a smooth or slightly textured purée, then adjust with 100 ml of milk or plant-based milk if needed.

Avec quoi servir cette purée ?

It works as a side dish or a main course, thick and smooth, flavored with onion, garlic and thyme, with a little milk to adjust the texture.