Bissara

Name: Bissara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 6 cups water; 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil; 3 cups dry green split peas; 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 1 dried red chile pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper

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This is one of my treasured recipes, it is wonderful on cold days. This recipe originates from somewhere in North Africa.

Recipe by Asma Khalfaoui

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 cups water
⅓ cup olive oil
3 cups dry green split peas
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 dried red chile pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Directions

Fry garlic in the vegetable oil in a large pot over low heat until lightly browned. Pour in water and olive oil; stir in split peas, parsley, chili pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot. When the peas are tender, mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth; stir in additional water to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371	Calories
14g	Fat
46g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 20g	70%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 16mg	81%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 810mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.