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2 c. green split peas, rinsed
2 1/2 c. water (chicken broth can be substituted)
Small diced onion (optional)
2 T. butter
Simple additions: add carrots, sage, cream or fried bacon chunks
Salt and pepper to taste
Place the split peas and the water/chicken broth in a pan and cover. Add salt, and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer, covered, until the whole thing turns to mush, about 1 hour, add water if needed. Stir often, when a mushy consistency has been reached, add butter, salt and pepper.
Serve with buttery garlic croutons!
Pease porridge hot, Pease porridge cold.
Pease porridge in the pot nine days old.
Some like it hot, some like it cold.
Some like it in the pot nine days old.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container 4
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories
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Calories From Fat
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% Daily Value *
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Total Fat
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Cholesterol
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Sodium
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Total Carbohydrate
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Protein
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Calcium
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Iron
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| * Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: |
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Calories |
2,000 |
2,2500 |
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| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9 •
Carbohydrate 4 •
Protein 4
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