nutritional information

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 240
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg
  • Sodium: 990 mg
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugar: 3 g

Quick Spinach-Split Pea Cakes

SERVES 3 TO 4

30 minutes or fewer

These are delightful burgers, Crescent Dragonwagon writes: firm-textured, mild and pleasing, with a base of spinach and split peas, reminiscent of a nonspicy falafel. They are simple and they satisfy, especially when put on a nice bun with tomato and a dressing. To make a vegan version of these cakes, omit the egg, add 1 tablespoon chickpea flour (also called besan) to the split pea soup and use an additional 2 tablespoons of water. Eat the cakes hot or cold. Reprinted from Passionate Vegetarian with permission from Workman Publishing.
  • 1 5-oz. pkg. dehydrated split pea soup
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 3 ½ oz. sesame crackers
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  1. Place split pea mix in a food processor, and pour boiling water over it. Let stand for 3 minutes.
  2. Add crackers, crumbling them coarsely into split pea mixture. Add egg, and process, pausing to scrape down sides of processor to make a smooth, well-combined and thick mixture. Add spinach, pulsing to combine. Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray, and form mixture into 12 to 15 patties, 2 to 3 inches in diameter and about 1/2-inch thick.
  3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, add 4 cakes and cook for 2 minutes, or until slightly browned. Flip over, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining cakes, and serve.
February 2004

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comments

I think if you used fresh split pea soup, it would have to be quite thick and concentrated or the consistency of the burger wouldn't be correct. I would also prefer to use homemade vs. dehydrated, to avoid the additives & salt in the premade. May take some experimentation.

Sue - 2011-09-23 10:04:23

How much fresh split pea soup would you substitute in place of the dehydrated kind? Thanks!

Kristen - 2009-11-11 00:32:10

I do love the recipes, however, since a lot of these dishes are new to me and I'd admit, I'm not much of a chef, it would help if you would include some complimentary dishes, breads or sauces, etc.

Bobby - 2009-04-21 11:54:48

Day old split pea soup is usually pretty thick. You can always put some in cheesecloth or a coffee filter in the fridge overnight to drain out some liquid too to make it thicker. I prefer to use my own homemade soup too. I will try it!

Lala - 2011-11-09 15:10:37