Happy Friday!
It’s Friday Faves time and today’s pick is one of those snacks that quietly wins you over after the first bite.
Dry-Roasted Green Peas.
Crunchy, protein-rich and surprisingly satisfying.
When we say dry-roasted, we’re talking about dried green peas, the same kind you’d find near dried beans or lentils at the grocery store. They start off hard and shelf-stable, just like dried chickpeas.
How they’re prepared:
Similar to chickpeas, the dried peas are soaked and cooked first until tender. Once cooled and fully dried, they’re seasoned and roasted in the oven until crisp and crunchy. No oil needed, the oven does all the work.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup dried green peas (from the dry beans/lentils aisle)
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp paprika or cumin (optional)
• Optional pinch of chili powder or black pepper
Spread the peas on a baking tray and roast at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Let them cool completely, that’s when the crunch really shows up.
Perfect for when you want something salty and snackable, but still feel good about your choice.
A true Friday Faves winner.
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