What's the difference between yellow split peas and green split peas.?

Question

Well besides color is the taste different or the same and the smell and texture thanks just wondering.

Answer 1

WIth yellow ones, you will find they have a milder taste, but they go well with anything you would serve the green ones with. They have a lighter flavor and go quite nicely with fish. Have a great one!

Answer 2

I have a simple recipe for split pea soup. You can use either the yellow or the green peas. Chop an onion and a couple cloves of garlic. Saute in the soup pan until the veggies are translucent. Add your peas that have been sorted and rinsed. Cover with water, making the water level at least an inch above the top of the peas. You can add a finely chopped carrot and tiny ham chunks at this point. I add just a few drops of liquid smoke to mine, as I don't use ham. Simmer over low heat until the peas are mushy, adding more water as necessary. Check often, the peas will absorb the water quickly! When the peas are done, you can use a potato masher to get the soup smooth. Since I don't use the ham, I use an immersion blender to get it very smooth and creamy. Good luck!

Answer 3

I think they are the same pea, only yellow ones are riper.
The green ones take longer to cook, than the yellow.
There are also red ones, which may be a different pea.
I'd say texture is the same after cooking, green are milder.

Answer 4

The color (obviously) and the yellow can be a bit more bitter.