Spaghetti and 'Meatballs' made with yellow split peas

Name: Spaghetti and 'Meatballs' made with yellow split peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 – 8oz package of pasta (I used pasta made out of red lentils for gf option); one jar of store-bought tomato sauce (My go-to brand is Engine 2); 1 cup uncooked yellow split peas (207g); 3 cups water (580g); 2-3 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (4g); 1 teaspoon garlic + onion powder (3g); 1 teaspoon dried parsley (1g); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (2g); 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder (1g); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (1g); 1/4 teaspoon (or more) of cayenne pepper depending on your spice tolerance; 1/4 cup of olives (I used a Mediterranean mix); 1/4 teaspoon himalayan salt (2g); dash of black pepper; 1 to 2 red bell peppers; 1 to 2 zucchini; 1 to 2 yellow squash; veg broth or oil for coating; pinch of salt, black pepper, garlic and onion powder, thyme and rosemary; a dash of dried parsley or dried basil to coat meatballs and pasta

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Spaghetti and PULSES meatballs with a Mediterranean twist - scrumptious meatballs made with yellow split peas, herbs and spices made to satisfy those meaty cravings without breaking vegan. Perfect summer dish topped with tasty marinara sauce and a side of perfectly roasted veggies.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:36:06 GMT