Instant Pot Yellow Split Peas (Fast, Tender, No Soaking!)
A quick & simple method for making PERFECT cooked yellow split peas! Plus, a versatile template for creating split pea soup or stew.
Servings 4 (~2/3-cup servings)
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 3 cups water (or vegetable broth for more flavor)
ADD-INS optional
- Chopped onion
- Minced garlic
- Minced fresh ginger
- Ground turmeric
- Sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
- OPTIONAL: if using flavor add-ins, sauté onion, ginger, 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 turmeric, 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).
*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 two-third-cup serving Calories: 154 Carbohydrates: 27.6 g Protein: 10.9 g Fat: 0.5 g Saturated Fat: 0.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.22 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 3 mg Potassium: 130 mg Fiber: 13.9 g Sugar: 0.9 g Vitamin A: 9.16 IU Vitamin C: 0.52 mg Calcium: 18.32 mg Iron: 1.69 mg