pulses<\/a>, are simple, affordable, and versatile foods. They're hearty, immensely satisfying, and mercifully light on the budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSplit peas marry well with cured pork like bacon and ham, which is why you see them paired together so often in northern European cooking. But, even more than a natural pairing, the satisfying nature of split peas - made that way by plenty of protein and fiber - helps to extend the meat you use, so that you can use less meat, which allows you to afford higher quality meat, all while maintaining that same sense of delicious, satisfying and affordable meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Split peas are particularly rich in trace elements, like molybdenum, manganese, copper, and phosphorus as well as B vitamins like folate and thiamin.<\/p>\n\n\n
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