This butter roasted split pea power bowl is the best of the best among quick, filling and tasty dishes! Packed with protein, good fats and vitamins not only fills you up but gives you the much needed energy boost and provides essential nutrients.
This butter roasted split pea power bowl is the best of the best among quick, filling and tasty dishes! Packed with protein, good fats and vitamins not only fills you up but gives you the much needed energy boost and provides essential nutrients.
Guys, what do you think about split peas? Do you like this legume? Up until recently we had been making split peas soup only! But one day when I was going through the cupboards looking for inspiration on what to cook, I noticed split peas sitting in the very corner of one of the cupboards. So I figured it was the highest time to use it somehow. The question was how?
At that moment I wasn’t very worried about this, I was sure I would figure this out the following day, after pre-soaking and cooking. Normally I would check the Internet to find some inspiration, but all I wanted was to use the ingredients that we had in the fridge/pantry.
Of course I was after something new, easy, delicious and filling. And that was when the butter roasted split pea power bowl was born! Avocado, thinly sliced smoked salmon, feta cheese and a drizzle of lemon juice and voila!
Ok. It went like this:
Me thinking: What will make the split peas taste amazing?
Me answering (in my head): hmmm, butter…yes. BUTTER. Parsley, maybe???
Already an idea in my head, I melt the butter in a pan. Throw in the drained split peas. Roast it for only a few minutes before adding coarsely chopped parsley. Quick tasting…Hmm, yes, this tastes almost perfect. A squeeze of lemon juice over, give it a stir and…yes, that’s it. Perfect!
Now you see how easy it is to make butter roasted split peas? When ready transfer into bowl(s) and top with avocado, feta cheese & smoked salmon.
Butter Roasted Split Pea Power Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Split Peas
- 1 Large Ripe Avocado
- 80 g Smoked Salmon (2.8oz)
- 60 g Feta Cheese (2oz)
- 30 g Unsalted Butter (1oz)
- A Handful of Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
- A Squeeze of Lemon (optional)
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Soak split peas in cold water overnight in order to reduce the cooking time. (Apparently it’s not necessary but I do it anyway).
- Now drain the soaked peas, transfer back into a pot and pour 3 cups of water in. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain the water.
- In a frying pan, melt the butter over a medium heat. Throw in drained split peas. Increase the heat and roast for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add roughly chopped parsley. Roast for a further 2 – 3 minutes before turning off the heat.
- For the toppings: Wash & peel the avocado. Remove the stone and cut into slices/cubes. Slice smoked salmon, crumble/dice feta cheese.
- Divide all the ingredients in 2 bowl and serve warm or cold!
David Summerbell says
This split pea power bowl recipe was so easy to make and you totally sold me with those gorgeous photos. My son absolutely loved it and it allowed us to spend time together so it was a win win. Thanks for sharing this.
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Hi David! Thanks for stopping by and lovely words! Glad you and your son enjoyed this power bowl!
Lilian says
I cooked this butter roasted split pea power bowl and it was very very tasty!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
I am happy to hear you liked it! It’s our favorite power bowl! :)