Legumes · Dried

Yellow split peas

Also called split yellow peas, Greek fava, matar dal

Dried, skinned and split yellow peas; cook to a sweet, thick purée for Greek fava, Caribbean dal and pea soups.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapGreen split peas

    Green colour and a slightly grassier taste.

  • T2 · GoodChana dal

    Nuttier and firmer; longer cooking.

  • T2 · GoodSplit fava beans

    Earthier fava flavour; similar purée.

  • T2 · GoodToor dal

    Earthier, slightly nuttier.

  • T3 · In a pinchRed lentils

    Cooks much faster, earthier and thinner.

Cook with Yellow split peas