Split peas are peas that have been dried and that have split apart during the process. They are an inexpensive food that is often used to make soups. Split peas are high in protein and a good addition to any diet.
Calories
Peas and beans are a healthy source of calories, do not have a significant amount of fat and are rich in nutrients. A 1-cup serving of cooked split peas provides 231 calories.
Nutrition
Split peas have a good balance of protein and carbohydrates, with 41 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of protein per serving. A serving of split peas contains less than 1 g of fat. You'll get over a quarter of the daily allowance for magnesium, zinc and manganese as well as healthy amounts of iron and many of the B vitamins.
Preparation
It is easy to prepare split peas without adding fat and excess calories to a recipe. Try cooking them in chicken broth with an onion and a bit of smoke flavoring for a healthy dish with no added fat. You can also add low-calorie vegetables such as carrots and celery to split pea soups along with a wide variety of herbs and spices.
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