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Instant Pot Green Split Peas (Fast, Tender, No Soaking!)

A quick & simple method for making PERFECT cooked green split peas! Plus, a versatile template for creating split pea soup or stew.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Pouring water into an Instant Pot of green split peas
4.67 from 18 votes
Prep Time 23 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 (~2/3-cup servings)
Course Helpful How-to, Side Dish
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 month
Does it keep? 5 Days

Ingredients

ADD-INS optional

  • Chopped onion
  • Chopped celery
  • Minced garlic
  • Fresh or dried herbs (such as thyme, oregano, and/or bay leaf)
  • Sea salt & black pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • OPTIONAL: If using flavor add-ins, sauté onion, celery, and garlic in a little oil or water until tender and lightly browned.
  • Add split peas and water (or vegetable broth) to the Instant Pot and stir to prevent sticking. Optionally, add fresh or dried herbs, sea salt, and/or black pepper. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes (it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins).
  • Once the timer goes off, allow to naturally release for 15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped.
  • Best when fresh. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop, adding a little water, as needed, to prevent sticking.

Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
*Total time includes active cook time, release time, and the time it takes for the Instant Pot to heat up (~8 minutes).

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 2/3-cup serving Calories: 178 Carbohydrates: 30.2 g Protein: 11.3 g Fat: 1.9 g Saturated Fat: 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 2 mg Potassium: 417 mg Fiber: 10.9 g Sugar: 1.5 g Vitamin A: 73.01 IU Vitamin C: 0.88 mg Calcium: 22.54 mg Iron: 2.32 mg