Peas
In Season
Fresh peas are a delicious warm weather treat. Not only are they sweet and refreshing, they are a great source of protein. A one cup serving of fresh peas provides more protein than a whole egg or a tablespoon of peanut butter, but contains less than a half gram of fat.
Summer
Recipes
- Chicken With Snow Peas
- Carrot Ring with Buttered Peas and Cauliflower
- Creamed Peas and New Potatoes
- Sugar Snap Peas with Ginger
- Stir-Fry Snow Peas
- Green Peas with Cheese and Herbs
- Green Peas with Bacon and Dill
- Lemony Shrimp Stir-fry With Broccoli and Peas
- Couscous with Feta & Sweet Peas
- Buttered Peas
Nutrition
A good source of Vitamin A, peas contain the protein Thiamine, as well as Riboflavin, Iron and Potassium. Peas also provide 30% RDI of Vitamin C and a 3.5 ounce serving has only 70 calories.
Dislcaimer:
The information on this module is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional about your health and the health of others, and before acting upon any recommendation made in this module. Please note that medical information is constantly changing, so some information may be out of date.
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