This is a simple recipe with few sustainable ingredients. It is quick and it also makes a delicious snack. It can also be served with a side of fresh cucumber and tomato salad.
Sustainability tips:
Green peas is a sustainable crop, especially if grown organically. Like all legumes peas don’t degrade the soil and are drought tolerant. Supporting organic and sustainable produce goes a long way to reduce harmful pesticide use and to help non destructive agriculture. Proteins in peas can be a valid alternative to planet destroying meat.
Useful things to have ready
Soak green peas for at least 8 hours before using.
Preparation time: 8 hours to soak the dry peas, 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients (3-4 people)
- Dry green peas (2 fistful per person)
- Two tablespoon of onions chopped in small pieces
- 1 garlic clove mashed (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Red chili (optional)
- Parsley (1 small bunch)
- Bread crumbs
- One tablespoon of vegetable oil to fry
- One table spoon of olive oil
Procedure
- Rinse the dry peas and soak for at least 8 hrs in water.
- Chop the onions and garlic in small pieces (or mash the garlic)
- In a food processor add green peas, garlic, onions, parsley, salt, olive oil
- Blend to produce a dense, smooth mix. If you do have a modern food processor this should come relatively easy. I have a very old blender so I need to add a little water to the mix.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour to make the mix dense
- Make small patties and coat them with bread crumbs
- Fry in little oil or you can try to bake them (I never tried)
They make a nice appetizer, snack, or a main course with a side of salad
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