Mediterranean Green Pea and Mint Slice

Serve this Mediterranean-style loaf with antipasto for an easy light lunch.

Serves 4
Preparation: Peas 1 hr hands free simmering
Hands-on: 30 mins
Hands-free: 30-35 mins

Rinse Dried Green Split Peas (no need to soak) and simmer in twice the amount of water to Peas for 60 mins or until tender.

INGREDIENTS

300g dried green split peas
100 ml sour cream
1/2 cup grated tasty cheese
3 eggs
1 tbsp chopped mint
1 tbsp chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

SAUCE

1/2 clove crushed garlic
1 tsp olive oil
3 tomatoes
1 tbsp chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook peas as above.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
Line loaf tin with greased non-stick paper.
Grate cheese and combine with peas and sour cream.
Beat eggs and fold with herbs into pea mixture.
Season to taste with salt & pepper.
Spoon into loaf tin and bake for 30 - 35 mins.

SAUCE

Saute garlic in olive oil in a small saucepan.
Puree tomatoes and add to saucepan, simmer until reduced.
Add parsley, salt & pepper to taste

Enjoy!