Split Pea “Risotto”
May 27, 2011 in pork
…And here is my final recipe for the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council. The giveaway I’ve been promising is at the bottom of this post so make sure you read all the details!
This is obviously not really risotto since risotto is made with rice but it’s prepared the same way and turned out super creamy and risotto-like. My original idea was lentil risotto but what I thought was yellow lentils was actually yellow split peas and I didn’t realize it until they started pretty much melting into each other as I stirred them. It was a happy mistake though because the lentils just wouldn’t have produced the same creaminess.
This tastes like an extra creamy split pea soup which is pretty awesome since I do love my split pea soup. I love the addition of fresh thyme and the Parmesan on top and think both should be added to split pea soup from now on.
Time for the giveaway!
Chicago Metallic has offered one winged baking sheet and a set of cupcake liners to one of my readers. To enter to win all you have to do is leave me a comment telling me if you eat gluten-free or if you’ve ever tried to.
The rules:
1. One comment per person.
2. Entries close at midnight on May 31.
3. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.
4. US entries only, sorry!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth and water to a simmer in a saucepan.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add the diced bacon and onion; cook until bacon is crisp and onion is soft and translucent. Add garlic and thyme; stir until fragrant. Stir in split peas. Add white wine and bring to a boil. Allow it to reduce by half.
- Once the wine has cooked down, begin adding the chicken broth mixture about a cup at a time, stirring occasionally. Once the liquid has been absorbed enough that some peas are sticking out of the top, add more. Continue that process for about 30 minutes or until the peas are soft. You may not use all of the liquid.
- Serve hot with Parmesan on top.
I just started cooking at a restaurant that specializes in a gluten free menu and I love it! So many new ways to cook and new substitutions to learn!
I’ve never tried to eat gluten free! It would certainly be a good challenge!
I do not eat gluten free, and I’ve never thought to try!
I’ve been reading on-line about gluten free recipes and have been trying some out to try to accommodate one of my friends.
Thanks for the giveaway!!
I definitely want to try this recipe as I have a friend who is eating gluten-free. That being said, we’re going to make a whole day’s worth of gluten-free food in July when she comes to visit. It should be fun!
I have never tried to eat a strictly gluten-free diet before but I do sometimes shop in the natural section at my grocery store and pick up some gluten-free items!
I have not tried to eat anything that is gluten-free. It sure it woudn’t hurt for me to try!
Thankfully I do not have to eat gluten free, but I have tried many of the new products out there. The quantity and quality of the products has certainly improved!
I am excited to try this risotto recipe!
Thank you
I have eaten gluten free products, but have never tried to go completely gluten free. Love your recipes.
I don’t eat exclusively gluten-free, but about 60% of my household is vegetarian or vegan, and we definitely dabble in gluten-free. I’ll be sharing this recipe with the non-vegetarians in my house!
My neighbor is on a gluten-free diet, but I am not, nor have I tried it.
I don’t eat gluten free as a choice, but I am eating carb-free, which does the trick most of the time. It is difficult but it’s a great plan for me.
Ooh this recipe looks yummy! Cool giveaway! I’ve never tried to specifically eat gluten-free but I have cooked gluten-free for some of my friends.
Eating Gluten free is so easy and delicious! One of my good friends has Celiacs Disease and we have her over for dinner a few times a week. So we cook Gluten free for her. Love it!
I’ve never tried to eat gluten free, but I have a few recipes that are unintentionally gluten free!
I have never eaten gluten free. Actually, I have never thought about it.
My sister is currently being tested for Celiac, or just a wheat allergy/intolerance in general, and so my family eats gluten-free when we’re all together. She hasn’t quite gotten the hang of cooking for herself, so I want to make her some good bread or baked goods, since she tends to just avoid those.
I think it would be so difficult to have to eat gluten-free, but I guess you would feel better so it would be worth it!
This looks delicious!! I don’t eat gluten-free but my sister does.
No gluten-free for me, but my grandma has Celiac disease, so I do eat that way when we’re together (though, her living in Australia certainly reduces these meetings!)
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If you’d like to spread the word on your giveaway, I’ll be posting my Not “Baaad” blog hop tonight. I’m usually not a fan of giveaways linking up, but your recipe looks so yummy! There’s a weekly award for the best post!
I have never tried eating gluten free but this recipe sounds yummy!
I’ve tried going gluten-free. My mom does it, and encouraged me. There are a lot of good options, but too many things with gluten that I couldn’t give up.
I have never eaten gluten-free!
I haven’t personally tried to eat gluten-free as such though I have eaten gluten free foods I made for a friend who is wheat and gluten intolerant. :)
Since my sister follows a gluten-free diet, I made my sister a gluten-free cake. It was very good and tasted sweeter than my normal cakes that I bake. However, my husband wouldn’t even try it. I think he was missing out but more cake for us.
I don’t follow a gluten-free diet but have tried many gluten free recipes and products and have been impressed!
I have yet to attempt to go gluten free!
We are a household of 4, two vegetarians and two omnivores. We eat a lot of gluten-free recipes, but are not completely gluten-free.
I don’t eat gluten-free, have never tried but have considered.
This sounds amazing…I love risotto and love the idea of easy, healthy substitutions!
I have made and tried lots of gluten free products and recipes, but haven’t gone gluten free – hope I never have too. my cousin has celiac disease – so no choice – she says gluten free is expensive and not very good.
I don’t eat gluten free and never have tried but I am open to doing so.
I actually ate my very first piece of gluten-free cake just today. It was the first time I’d ever tasted any gluten-free baked good, and it was really pretty darn good.
I have tried gluten-free meals, and I am not the biggest fan! Although there are some tasty recipes, I think that the texture and flavor of the food are sacrificed.
I went gluten free for an entire summer after being misdiagnosed with something. It had its good points – I discovered quinoa then – and its not so good – I felt a bit more limited in some choices.
The risotto looks amazing, by the way!
I have not tried gluten-free. It sounds interesting and healthy but it’s usually so expensive to buy the special ingredients needed.
I’m really loving this “risotto”! I’ve never prepared split peas like that, looks delicious!
I have never tried a gluten free diet. I really don’t know a lot about it but I think its time I learn, so many great GF bloggers out there.
Hope all is well with ya girl!
Might be too late for the contest, but I have not ever eaten gluten free.