Many a pea can be found in a baby food jar, but peas aren't just for infants. Peas are a delicious, low-calorie snack and a good source of protein. They also provide vitamins A and C and iron.
Here are a few of the many pea varieties and ways to enjoy them:
- Snow peas - commonly eaten raw, directly from the pod. Snow peas make a deliciously cool summer snack.
- Sugar snap peas - a stir-fry favorite. Also try using them raw in salads for extra crunch.
- Split pea - a soup wonder. Rather than making split pea soup with fatty ham or bacon, add roasted tomatoes for an alternative smoky flavor.
- Black-eyed pea - a staple in southern dishes. Use this pea in your next dish for added iron and protein.
Peas are available fresh, frozen, canned and dried. If selecting fresh peas, look for a shiny exterior and bright color.
Many a pea can be found in a baby food jar, but peas aren't just
for infants. Peas are a delicious, low-calorie snack and a good
source of protein. They also provide vitamins A and C and iron.
Here are a few of the many pea varieties and ways...
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Many a pea can be found in a baby food jar, but peas aren't just for infants. Peas are a delicious, low-calorie snack and a good source of protein. They also provide vitamins A and C and iron.