Crispy Green Pea Fritters

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minutes	Total Time	35 minutes
Servings	6	Cost Per Serving	$0.92

1 cup	Dried Green Split Peas (or 3/4 cup of pea flour)
2 cups	Frozen Green peas
1/2 cup	Fresh Parsley or Mint, roughly chopped
3	Green Onions, roughly chopped
1 clove	Garlic, minced
2 tbsp	Olive Oil
1/4 cup	Plain Yogurt
1/2 tsp	Baking Soda
1/2 tsp	Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper

Lime Yogurt Sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
If you are using whole green split peas, use a coffee grinder to grind them into flour. Sift the flour to remove and larger particles.
Add pea flour to food processor with remaining ingredients, and half the olive oil and pulse until well combined.
Use your hands or ice cream scoop to form into small patties.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Combine sauce ingredients together and serve with fritters.

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