Green Pea Cakes With Gingered Spinach Recipe

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Green Pea Cakes With Gingered Spinach
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  1. In a large bowl, cover the dried green split peas with 4 cups of water and let soak overnight.
  2. Chop one of the onions and thinly slice the other. Seed and slice the Anaheim chili and the jalapeno. Slice the garlic. Peel and coarsely chop the tomato.
  3. Drain and rinse the split peas and transfer them to a food processor. Add the chopped onion, Anaheim chile, 1 tsp ginger, salt, and 1/4 cup of water, and process until pureed. Set aside while preparing the spinach.
  4. To prepare the spinach, heat the 2 T vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Stir in the mustard seeds and the cumin seeds and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the turmeric and the garam masala and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Add the sliced onion and the 1 tsp ginger and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the sliced garlic and jalapeno and continue cooking until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the pan in large handfuls, stirring until the leaves are wilted before adding another handful. Cook, stirring, until the exuded liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted, then add the chopped tomatoes. Lower the heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  7. To make the pea cakes, heat the 3/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet. For each cake, drop 2 tablespoons of the split pea mixture into the skillet, pressing down on them lightly to make 3-inch rounds. Fry the cakes over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn the cakes and brown the other side, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer to paper towels to drain and keep warm while you fry the remaining cakes.
  8. Arrange the green pea cakes on 4 large plates and spoon the gingered spinach alongside. Garnish the dish with the fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 378.54 Kcal (1585 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.3g 28%
Cholesterol 11.03mg 4%
Sodium 840.47mg 35%
Potassium 1459.22mg 31%
Total Carbs 45.3g 15%
Sugars 5.85g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g 31%
Protein 11.39g 23%
Vitamin C 62.3mg 104%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 161.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.27 Kcal (378 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.36g 28%
Cholesterol 2.63mg 4%
Sodium 200.43mg 35%
Potassium 347.99mg 31%
Total Carbs 10.8g 15%
Sugars 1.39g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 31%
Protein 2.72g 23%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 104%
Iron 1.3mg 29%
Calcium 38.5mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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