Split Pea Fritters

Try this for a low calorie treat. 1 Protein exchange and 1/2 bread

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 16 fritters

Ingredients

• 3  ounces  raw  yellow split peas, rinsed
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, shredded
• 1 (6 g) package  instant chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup flour, plus
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  dash  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup skim milk
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  teaspoon  oil

Directions

1. In saucepan combine peas, water, onion, carrot and broth mix.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally about 30 minutes until peas are soft.
4. Let cool.
5. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add milk and egg to cooled split pea mixture and stir.
6. Stir into dry ingredients.
7. In a 10 inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp oil.
8. Spoon 4 heaping tablespoons of batter into skillet, forming 4 small fritters.
9. Cook until edges bubble and fritters are browned on the bottom.
10. Turn over and cook until browned on the other side.
11. Remove to a warmed plate. Set aside and keep warm.
12. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and batter.