Crunchy Split Pea Bites

• 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
• 3 cups water
• 4 teaspoons sesame oil
• 4 teaspoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower
• Coarse salt

1. Place split peas in a large bowl; add the water and cover bowl with plastic wrap.
2. Let soak at room temperature until softened, 4 to 5 hours.
3. Drain split peas and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add 2 teaspoons of each type of oil.
5. Add half the peas and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to turn golden brown in spots and become crunchy, 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Transfer to a paper towellined baking sheet.
7. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
8. Repeat with the remaining oil and peas.
9. Let cool before serving.
10. Peas may be kept for 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
11. (Per 1/4-cup serving)
12. Calories: 166
13. Saturated Fat: .7g
14. Unsaturated Fat: 5.4g
15. Cholesterol: 0mg
16. Carbohydrates: 20g
17. Protein: 8.1g
18. Sodium: 52mg
19. Fiber: 8.4g

peas, water, sesame oil, neutraltasting oil, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crunchy-split-pea-bites-394180 (may not work)