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Indian Inspired Spinach and Split Pea Stew

A cast iron pot filled with colourful pea soup and wilted spinach

PC Blue Menu Yellow Split Peas

Indian Inspired Spinach and Split Pea Stew

Subtly spiced, this hearty split pea stew is similar to Indian dal. It’s a great answer to the “wha...

Subtly spiced, this hearty split pea stew is similar to Indian dal. It’s a great answer to the “what’s for dinner” question when the weather turns cold.

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Preparation: 30 mins
  • Ready in: 1 hr
  • Serves: 10
  • Dish Type: Indian
  • Season: Spring
  • Course: Main
  • Main Ingredient: Yellow Split Peas
  • Amount Per Serving

  • Serving Size

  • Sodium

    380

  • Sugars

  • Protein

    14

  • Calories

    220

  • Total Fat

    5

  • Dietary Fibre

    14

Indian Inspired Spinach and Split Pea Stew

A cast iron pot filled with colourful pea soup and wilted spinach

PC Blue Menu Yellow Split Peas

  • Amount Per Serving

  • Serving Size

  • Sodium

    380

  • Sugars

  • Protein

    14

  • Calories

    220

  • Total Fat

    5

  • Dietary Fibre

    14

How to make

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) PC® Blue Menu® Omega Oil
  • 4 tsp (20 mL)Cumin seeds, crushed
  • 4 cups (1 L)Chopped onions (about 3 large onions)
  • 3 Large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1Large carrot, diced
  • Jalapeño pepper, minced with seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Ground coriander
  • 2 cups (500 mL)PC® Blue Menu® Yellow Split Peas, rinsed
  • 3 cups (750 mL)chopped vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 large tomatoes)
  • 1 carton (900 mL)PC®Organics Vegetable Broth
  • 1 pkg (300 g)Frozen chopped spinach, thawed (with liquid)
  • 1 cup (250 mL)Chopped fresh coriander

How to make

  • Step 1Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add onions; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, or until softened. Stir in garlic, carrot and jalapeno; cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, or until softened, adding a little water and scraping bottom of pan if browning too quickly.
  • Step 2Stir in turmeric and coriander; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add split peas, tomatoes, broth and 2 cups (500 mL) water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer partially covered for 20 to 25 minutes or until peas are tender.,
  • Step 3Stir in spinach and its liquid; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in coriander and serve immediately.

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