Split peas "à la française"
To cook fresh peas à la française (French style), they are first blanched in boiling water, then combined with fried lardons and onion. This idea can also be used with split peas, but they need cooking for much longer.
166 K 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
12 people
4 IngredientsLast modified on: February 5th 2020
For 12 people, you will need:
4 cups split peas
3 
3 tablespoons 
2 cups 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Resting: 2 min.
Cooking: 7 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 40 min.
Put 4 cups split peas on to boil in a large pan of salted water.
Stage 2
Cook until tender.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Pour 3 tablespoons oil into a large pan on high heat. When good and hot add 2 cups small pieces of bacon (lardons) and fry for a few minutes until lightly browned.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Add the chopped onion, mix well and cook for a further 1 or 2 minutes.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Add the split peas, mix well and check the seasoning. Leave to heat through completely before serving.
Remarks
This "à la française" method can be used with other dried beans and pulses, such as lentils or haricot beans.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 120 RDI=50 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 320 RDI=50 % | 4,050 RDI=200 % | 16,960 RDI: 200 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=3 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 230 RDI=10 % | 960 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 340 RDI=20 % | 1,410 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 4.95 €
- Per person : 0.45 €
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Small pieces of bacon
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Onion
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Oil
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