Curried Split Peas

RECIPES

This curried split pea recipe is a true brain-healthy Mediterranean Diet dish. It is rich in MCTs from coconut oil and neuroprotective cumin spice. Here's to a healthier brain.

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Ingredients

• ½ – 1 lb split peas 450 g
• ½ medium onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil 15 ml
• ½ tsp cumin 2 ml
• ¾ tsp salt 4 ml
• 1 tbsp yellow ginger 15 ml

Directions

1. In medium sized skillet, put 4 cups water, add peas and boil until tender.
2. Add more water if necessary.
3. Blend cooked peas in blender on medium speed for 15 seconds.
4. Return blended peas to pot.
5. Chonko (sauté) onion and garlic in hot coconut oil.
6. Add to blended peas.
7. Season with cumin, yellow ginger and salt.
8. Cook over low heat for 8 – 10 minutes.
9. Serve with white rice.
10. Accompaniment to the main dish.