Thai Roasted Green Peas

By
Darlene Schmidt
Darlene Schmidt
Darlene Schmidt is a cookbook author and culinary teacher who specializes in Thai cuisine.
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Updated on 05/14/21
Roasted spiced green peas

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 90 mins
Total: 100 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
99 Calories
6g Fat
9g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 178mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 8mg 39%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 157mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Roasted green peas are a common snack food throughout most Southeast Asian countries, and they're surprisingly easy to make. They're also an excellent source of protein—great for vegetarians, vegans and anyone who's on a gluten-free diet as well. They're so nutty tasting, you just might forget you're eating veggies! Spicy, crunchy, and fun to munch on, these peas are similar to wasabi roasted peas, but with Thai spices. As a bonus, they can be stored in a container for weeks without losing any of their flavor or crunchiness. And you don't even need to use fresh peas—frozen will work just fine.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

  • 1 dash chili flakes, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 F and prepare a baking sheet with either parchment paper, foil or a cooking oil spray.

  3. Thaw the green peas and pour off any water. Use a paper towel to gently pat them, ensuring they're as dry as possible.

  4. Place peas in a mixing bowl. Add the oil and toss to coat.

  5. Now add all the other ingredients and toss again.

  6. Spread the peas out on your prepared sheet. Gently tamp them down with the back of a large spoon to ensure they're in a single layer. Place them on the center rack of your oven and bake for 1 hour.

  7. Remove from oven and test them. If you want them very crunchy, shift them around a bit, then return to the oven for another 20 to 30 minutes. They will reduce to half their size, and should be brownish in color.

  8. Allow to cool completely before covering or storing.

Tips

  • These peas will keep for weeks in a jar or other covered container (no need to refrigerate them).
  • Pair with a cold lager, a cocktail, or other drink of your choice.