Stewed Yellow Split Peas w/ Pickled Beets

Recently, I had a great experience in Chicago when my family and I discovered the Time Out Market. As much as I love pizza, hotdogs, and roast beef sandwiches, I had my share and needed a break. The lively market had just about everything my family was craving. After making my rounds and checking out all the different food vendors, I decided on Ethiopian food. The little food booth named Demera served an amazing dish: stewed yellow split peas called Kim Alicha. It was paired with a beet salad, and it quickly became one of my favorite dishes I ate on this trip.

The combo of the tangy beets balanced with the warm and savory stew made it the perfect meal. The stewed peas were flavored with onion, turmeric, and ginger and served with injera, a soft bread used for scooping. This inspired me to recreate it at home, adding Pretty Pickled Beets and serving it on top of a mix of brown rice and quinoa. I am happy to share it was awesome. I loved it!

Check out the recipe below…

Beets Are Good For You!

Beets are pretty awesome for your health for a zillion reasons:

1. Packed with Nutrients: They’re low in calories but loaded with good stuff like fiber, folate, and vitamins C and B6.

2. Heart-Friendly: Those nitrates in beets can help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow, which is great for your heart.

3. Fight Inflammation: Beets are full of antioxidants and betalains that can help reduce inflammation in your body.

4. Boost Athletic Performance: The nitrates might even help enhance your workout by improving how your body uses oxygen.

5. Good for Digestion: With all that fiber, beets keep things moving in your digestive system.

6. Help Detox: They’re thought to support liver health and help your body detoxify.

7. Brain Boost: Some studies show that nitrates might improve blood flow to your brain, which could help with thinking and memory.

“Adding beets to your meals is easy—especially if you happen to have a jar of Pretty Prickled Beets! Just saying! ”

— Me

I vote you give this recipe a try! Stewed Yellow Split Peas are delicious, especially paired with pickled beets. Aside from being a nice break from perhaps your norm…it’s easy to make and good for you. Grab a jar of Pretty Pickled Beets and make this happen.

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Stewed Yellow Split Peas

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A simple and healthy Ethiopian stewed dish, traditionally served with injera or rice.

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbs of unsalted butter
• 1 tsp of ground turmeric
• 1 jalapeno sliced lengthwise
• 1/2 lb of yellow split pea
• 3 cups of water or chicken stock
• salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Saute onions with butter until translucent, about 5-7 minutes
2. Add garlic, ginger and turmeric, saute for 2 minutes, until fragrant
3. Add water, (or chicken broth), salt, pepper and jalapeño.
4. Bring to a boil, then let simmer stirring regularly for 35-45 minutes or until desired softness of the peas
5. Adjust salt & pepper

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Spicy Dill Pickle Chips

When I say some like it hot, I definitely am talking about my teenagers. They like everything spicy and tangy, so when I experimented with a Sriracha-style pickle, it was no surprise that the jar was devoured in minutes. I used the Pretty Pickled Barn Burning DIY Pickling Packet, and they were ready to pickle in my fridge in minutes. I'm not kidding; it was that easy.

When To Use?

I often recommend my pickles on a charcuterie board or tossed in a salad. These spicy dill pickles, however, seem more suited as a snack. Think…packed in your kid’s lunch. Or in a bowl on taco night. They taste like a Taki but are 100% natural and part raw veggie, so have confidence that you're eating something good for you. They are fun to eat just as they are, but if you are determined to put them on something great, I would suggest deli sandwiches, burgers, or fried chicken sandwiches. Maybe even on avocado toast.

Pickling Tips

I prefer to use a mandoline to slice the onions and cucumber. Another fun tool is the ripple-cut knife. You can find them on Amazon. It is easy to use and gives the cucumber a fun wavy texture. I like to make the brine first and stick it in the freezer to get nice and chilled before adding it to the veggies.

As far as which type of cucumbers, I used one organic English cucumber. It was the perfect amount for a 32oz jar. Immediately place in the fridge and sit for 12-24 hours before enjoying. This pickle is HOT!!! It may not be for everyone, but if you or someone you know likes a spicy treat, I promise they will love these.

I used equal parts vinegar and water for this recipe, which is a bit unusual for me. I did this because my son enjoys the tangy flavor that is more common in grocery store pickles.

Barn Burning DIY Pickling Packet

Barn Burning

The Pretty Pickled “Barn Burning” DIY Packet was named after my kid, who loves the chili lime Taki. Surprised? It is the perfect mix of chili pepper, habanero pepper, lime, sugar, and salt. The name "Barn Burning" also references Thomas Edison, who, as I recall, wanted to learn about fire and ended up burning down his barn. That is my kid, always exploring.

Check out other recipes using out our DIY Pickling Packets like “Golden Child” Pickling Packet or Mom’s Famous Pickling Packet to create something fresh, deliciously satisfying, and always interesting.

Check out our Provisional Store today to purchase Pretty Provisioned “Barn Burning” Pickling Packets, and get ready to make your perfect pickle at home. They are available in individual, three-pack, and six-packs.

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Spicy Dill Pickle Chips

If you like Sriracha flavored pickles then you are going to love these spicy dill pickle chips. Made with a Pretty Pickled Barn Burning DIY Pickling Packet. An easy way to spice up your life.

Ingredients

• Pretty Pickled "Barn Burning" DIY Pickling Packet
• 1 cup of apple cider vinegar
• English cucumber or several pickling cucumbers
• small yellow onion
• 5 garlic cloves
• handful of fresh dill

Instructions

1. Sanitize your mason jar and lid
2. Halve the onion and thinly slice
3. Thinly slice garlic
4. Carefully slice cucumber with a 1/4" mandoline
5. Layer your mason jar with the pickles, onion, fresh dill and garlic
6. Add vinegar and the entire packet to a cup of water of hot water. Stir to dissolve and pour over the vegtables in the jar.
7. Screw the lid on tightly and carefully shake the mason jar
8. Store in fridge overnight to several days
9. Enjoy

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