Pease Pudding

Creamy, comforting, and deeply rooted in traditional British cooking, Pease Pudding is a hearty dish made from tender yellow split peas simmered to perfection with aromatic onion and a bay leaf. This classic recipe, naturally gluten-free, is enriched with butter and a hint of nutmeg for a velvety texture and warm, earthy flavor. With minimal prep and just a handful of pantry staples, it transforms into a versatile delight that can be served warm as a side dish, complementing roasted meats, or enjoyed cold as a savory spread on bread or crackers. Ready in under two hours, this protein-packed dish is a simple yet satisfying way to celebrate wholesome, old-world flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Yellow split peas
• 1 liter Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 30 grams Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the yellow split peas thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the rinsed split peas, water, peeled and halved onion, and bay leaf.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 4

Simmer for 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are very soft and most of the water is absorbed.

Step 5

Remove and discard the onion and bay leaf from the pot.

Step 6

Using a masher or an immersion blender, mash the soft peas until smooth and creamy. Add butter, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg, and stir well to incorporate.

Step 7

Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Cook the mashed mixture over low heat for an additional 5–10 minutes, stirring frequently, to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 9

Serve the pease pudding warm as a side dish or allow it to cool and use it as a spread for bread or crackers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1452.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1176.9

Total Fat 28.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 70.5mg	0%
Sodium 2628.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 65.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.8IU	0%
Calcium 248.9mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2730.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.0%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 57.6%