Pea Bake Slices

Recently, my partner and I started the Slow Carb Diet, based on the 4 Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss. A major part of the diet involves eating 20g of protein per meal, to lose fat and build muscle. As a vegetarian, I am on the lookout for high protein vegetables. These pea bake slices, my creation, are compatible with the diet. They make excellent lunchbox treats. I make a batch on the weekend and refrigerate for the week.

Ingredients 
(Vegetarian, 4 Hour Body, Slow Carb Diet, Gluten Free)

Total protein: ~ 32g
Protein per slice: ~ 4g

500g frozen peas
1 large onion
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil


Preparation

1. Onion: Dice the onion.
2. Peas: Defrost the peas using a microwave or overnight in the fridge. Process the peas using a food processor, blender or stick blender, until the peas are a rough paste. It is ok if some peas are whole.

Frying

1. Oil & onion: In a large pot, heat the oil and add the onions. Cook until the onion starts to soften.
2. Peas: Add to the onion mixture and cook for about 10 minutes. Leave the mixture to cool down to room temperature.

Baking:
Preheat the oven to 200C. Add an egg to the pea mixture and mix well. Line a baking tray with baking paper, then spread the pea mixture over it in an even, 0.5cm layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Once cool, cut the pea bake into 8 even rectangular pieces.