FAQ
How to cook yellow split peas?
If you soak the yellow split peas for 2 hours, it will take roughly 1 1/2 hour to cook them. If instead, you soak them overnight, the cooking time will halve to about 50 minutes.
To cook the yellow split peas, drain and rinse them after soaking. Then, transfer them into a deep pan and add enough cold water to cover them. Let them simmer with the lid on until they're soft.
Do yellow split peas need soaking?
Soaking the yellow split peas, like for other dried legumes and pulses, will shorten their cooking time. Therefore, if you don't have much time at hand, we recommend soaking them before starting the recipe.
To do so, place the split peas in a bowl and pour enough cold water to cover them. Allow soaking at room temperature for a minimum of two hours, even if eight to twelve hours would be ideal. A good trick is to soak them overnight so you'll have softened split peas ready to cook for the next day.
During this time, the split peas will absorb water, swell, and soften. Therefore, they will cook much faster.
If you have problems digesting beans and legumes, try adding half a teaspoon of baking soda to the soaking water and rinsing the split peas before cooking them. By doing so, you'll remove the sugars that are hard to digest.
Do yellow split peas contain gluten?
Yellow split peas do not contain gluten, like other legumes. Therefore it is safe for celiacs or those with gluten sensitivity to eat beans, lentils, peas, and peanuts[1].
By gluten, we refer to those proteins which are most commonly found in grains like wheat. If you are intolerant or sensitive to gluten, your immune system triggers a defence response that results in inflammation, discomfort, and impaired nutrient absorption.
As finding gluten-free recipes is crucial for those with this condition, we have a super handy Smart-Search tool to help you filter our best gluten-free recipe. Make sure to check it out!
Are yellow split peas good for weight loss?
This Ethiopian yellow split peas curry is a great recipe if you're looking for a healthy yet satisfying meal. Not only it's under 400 calories per serving, but it also provides 45% of your recommended intake (RDI) for fibres and 30% RDI for proteins.
Fibres and proteins are the best allies in any weight loss plan, as they take longer to digest and fill you up. By doing so, they prevent spikes in blood sugars and reduce appetite, preventing you from overeating.
Also, the fibres in yellow split peas remain undigested, and they feed gut-friendly bacteria[2]. These, in turn, promote a healthy digestive tract, boost your immune system, and lower bad cholesterol.
Yellow split peas also provide a substantial amount of folate and iron, and, unlike animal products, are low in saturated fats and are cholesterol-free.
So, whether you're on a weight-loss plan or just looking for a way to eat healthier, eating more legumes every day is the right move.