Vegan Persian Style Adas-e-Peymak (Split Pea Stew)

This vegan version of classic Persian dish Adas-e-Peymak is full of flavor and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients like split peas, onion, garlic, spices and vegetable broth or water! It takes only 10 minutes of preparation time followed by 40 minutes of cooking time for a delicious meal that is packed with nutrition!

Cooking Equipment:

• Large pot • Wooden spoon • Measuring cups & spoons

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Cuisine:

Persian

Keywords:

Vegan, Persian, Split Pea Stew, Adas-e-Peymak

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 cup split peas, rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 cups vegetable broth or water

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric powder and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute more.

Add the split peas and vegetable broth or water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until the split peas are tender.

Serve hot with your favorite accompaniments such as rice or flatbreads. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 250; Fat – 2g; Carbohydrates – 40g; Protein – 10g; Fiber – 8g

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Did You Know?

Persian cuisine is a combination of many different cultures, including Central Asian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern.