Crunchy Yellow Pea Poppers

Here’s an easy and healthy back-to-school snack!

Crunchy Yellow Pea Poppers

Ingredients

• 1 C yellow split peas
• water
• 1 T olive oil or butter
• salt and pepper, or other seasonings as desired

Directions

Begin by placing the split peas in a large bowl and covering them with cool water. You’ll want them to be covered by at least 1 inch of water. Allow the peas to sit, hydrating, for 4 hours.  Then, rinse and drain. 

Pat the peas dry with a tea towel and then warm a skillet over medium heat.  Add the butter or olive oil and then, add the peas about 1/3 of them at a time, to the skillet.  Season with salt and pepper and sauté over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned and crunchy.  Repeat with the remaining peas. 

Cool and store in an airtight container.  Enjoy!