Bissara
Bissara is a warming North African split pea soup seasoned with paprika, cumin, garlic, and a dried red chile pepper. Green split peas cook with parsley and olive oil into a richly spiced, hearty dish with gentle heat, ideal for serving on cold days as a comforting lunch or dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bissara, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 72 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 87
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Fry garlic in the vegetable oil in a large pot over low heat until lightly browned. Pour in water and olive oil; stir in split peas, parsley, chili pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot. When the peas are tender, mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth; stir in additional water to reach desired consistency.
- 2
Pour in the water and olive oil; stir in the split peas, parsley, chili pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally so the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot.
- 4
When the peas are tender, mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth; stir in additional water to reach the desired consistency.
- Calories 376.8 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 15.72 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 54.0 g 20%
- Total Fat 13.43 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.71 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 13.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 28.02 g Good Source 100%
- Total Sugars 8.96 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 38.88 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 707.91 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 3.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bissara is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Chile Peppers, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 376.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bissara made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Chile Peppers, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bissara?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 376.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bissara easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bissara healthy?
- Bissara has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 376.8 calories and 15.72 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.71 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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