Have you ever thought about turning peas into bread? 💚
This unusual pea bread is a fun way to use cooked peas in a completely different way. With just a few simple ingredients, you can blend everything together, pour it into a loaf pan, and let the oven do the work. Peas naturally provide plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while eggs add even more protein and help give the bread structure. It’s soft, savory, and surprisingly satisfying — and you definitely wouldn’t guess that the main ingredient is peas!
Flourless Pea Bread
Description
This easy flourless pea bread is made with cooked peas, eggs, baking powder, salt, and optional sesame and flax seeds. Everything is blended until smooth and baked into a soft, savory loaf. A fun way to add more vegetables, protein, and fiber to your meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Add the cooked peas, eggs, baking powder, and salt to a blender.
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Blend until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
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Pour the mixture into a lined or lightly greased loaf pan.
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Sprinkle sesame and flax seeds over the top, if desired.
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Bake for approximately 45 minutes.
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Check the center with a toothpick. It should come out mostly clean when the bread is done.
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Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Količina po porciji
- Calories 70kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2g4%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
💚 Why is this bread so interesting?
This is definitely not your everyday bread! Instead of flour, yeast, or grains, the main ingredient is peas. It’s a fun example of how you can take a simple vegetable and turn it into something completely unexpected.
The recipe is also incredibly simple. Everything goes into the blender, so there’s no kneading, no waiting for dough to rise, and very little mess in the kitchen.
🌱 Is pea bread healthy?
Peas are naturally a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Eggs add additional protein and help give the loaf its structure. Adding sesame and flax seeds also gives the bread extra texture, healthy fats, and nutrients.
It’s a nice option when you want something different from traditional bread or simply want to add more vegetables and plant-based foods to your meals.
🍞 What does pea bread taste like?
The bread has a mild, slightly sweet pea flavor with a soft and savory texture. The flavor is quite subtle, especially when served with toppings, spreads, cheese, eggs, or vegetables.
🌟 Make it your own
You can experiment with the flavor by adding garlic, black pepper, chili flakes, dried herbs, or your favorite spices. Sesame and flax seeds on top give it a lovely little crunch.
- Use well-drained cooked peas so the mixture isn't unnecessarily watery.
- Blend thoroughly for a smoother texture.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing so it has time to set.
- If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover it with baking paper or foil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
