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Family Friendly Split Peas
aka Frog Food
- 1 pound split peas, green or yellow
- 8 cups water, 2 quarts
- 1/4 cup margarine or alternative of
your choice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH black pepper and salt
- 2 bouillion cubes or another
1/2-teaspoon salt
Kids, for the most part, are not especially fond of split peas.
Sometimes however, they are the only food in the pantry, and at that
time, pretty much any way to doctor them up is worth a try. This
recipe is the one that my own children are willing to eat.
First get out a large pot. I use one that is gallon sized, but a
3-quart pot would also work. Measure all of the ingredients as
necessary and put them into the pot. Simmer the mixture for 45
minutes. The peas will be soft and some of the water will be
evaporated so the peas are still juicy, but not soupy. Ladel the peas
into small bowls and serve with a hot bread such as cornbread or
oatbran muffins. Carrot and raisin salad would make a great go-with
because of the color and the pleasant texture of shredded carrots.
This makes 6 servings.
The worst thing about split peas is that they are green. I believe
that if they were a different color, then they would be more popular.
Yellow split peas are available in some markets. Somtimes they cost a
lot more than green split peas, and sometimes they are the same
price. If they are the same price then by all means choose them
instead. Yellow split peas prepared by this method are called
Sunshine Peas. Green split peas can be called Frog Food if that makes
them more appetizing to the kids. It's important that the adults at
the dinner table set the example, mentioning how yummy the peas are
(believe it or not, they really are yummy) and how happy they are to
be having split peas for supper. If an adult at the table says
"Yuck! I'm not eating that!" Then the kids will be certain
to follow suit. If your family is not accustomed to split peas, then
it might be a good idea to take any adults aside before dinner and
explain this little fact about adult acceptance and child cooperation.
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