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 Varieties
include:
Snap
peas,
snow
peas, sugar peas, garden peas
Nutrition:
Peas
are
a good source of Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin,
Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus and Copper, and a
very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C,
Vitamin K, Thiamin and Manganese.
Taste:
Peas
have
a
taste and texture all of their own. When you bite into
one you'll notice the crunch and then get a crisp
earthy green taste that will make you grab for more.
Uses:
Peas
are
great
fresh, eaten whole as a side dish or put into salads.
They're also typically shelled and frozen to be eaten
after they've been boiled. Try them in stir fries and
Mac n' cheese also!
Substitutions:
Other
green
vegetables
such as brocolli and beans can be substituted for
peas.
Storage:
Fresh
peas
should
be eaten within the week. To store peas can be
removed from their shells, boileded for 3 minutes,
put in chilled water for 3 minutes and then frozen
or stored in air tight jars once excess moisture
is removed.
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