Green peas (garden peas) – Green peas grow in a pod but are ‘shelled’ or removed from the pod for cooking or eating. Fresh green peas should be plump and firm and not rattle around inside the pod. Green peas can be found fresh, frozen or canned.
❁ Fresh peas might cost less and taste fresher while in season from May through mid-July. aTo avoid waste only buy what you need, since fresh peas only last a few days in the refrigerator.
❁ Frozen and canned peas are available all year. a
■ Refrigerate fresh peas soon after picking or buying. Store them in an open bag or unsealed container. They should keep for about 3 days.
Ingredients:
2 cans (15 ounces each) peas (undrained)
1 cup nonfat or 1% milk
1 teaspoon chicken or vegetable bouillon
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ tsp pepper (optional)
Directions:
Ingredients:
1½ teaspoons margarine or butter
3 ½ cups peas (about 2 cans [14.5 ounces each] drained or 16 ounces frozen)
1½ teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
✿ Peas make a great addition to green salads.
✿ Try sugar snap peas with a low-fat dip.
✿ Add peas to a tasty brown rice or barley pilaf.
✿ Add fresh or frozen peas to your favorite pasta dish.
