39 pea recipes for spring and beyond (2024)

FAQs

How to doctor up canned peas? ›

To enhance the flavor of canned peas, you can add seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, or herbs like parsley or thyme. Adding a bit of butter or olive oil can also help improve the taste. Consider sautéing them with onions or bacon for extra flavor.

Garden peas are sometimes called sweet peas or English peas. The pods are firm and rounded, but you must shell them, remove the peas inside, then discard the pods before eating. The peas are sweet and may be eaten raw or cooked; these are the peas you typically see canned or in the freezer section.

Our peas love being with their fellow veggies to make for nutrient dense dishes, they especially love being with fruit and vegetables full of strong flavours like asparagus, leek, onion, garlic and lemons as well as protein rich edamame and iron packed kale and spinach (check out our Green Baked Eggs with Peas and ...

Boil. Bring 1 cup of water for each cup of shelled English peas or edible-pod peas (snow peas or sugar snap peas) to a boil in a pot; add peas. Cover and cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; drain.

Add basic seasonings to the peas. Salt and pepper work well, but oregano, garlic powder, chili powder or a variety of different popcorn seasons can help hide the taste of the peas as well. It depends in part on how you want to use them.

Nutrition Comparison: Green Bean Vs Peas

Green bean has 62% less calories than pea. Green bean has more alpha-carotene than pea, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than green bean. Both green bean and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium. Green bean has 52% less carbohydrates than pea.

Also known as shelling peas or garden peas, these are the same peas that are frozen. The pod isn't eaten—just the peas inside.

Mushy peas are dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight in water with baking soda, and then rinsed in fresh water, after which the peas are gathered in a saucepan, covered with water, and brought to a boil, and then simmered until the peas are softened. The mush is seasoned with salt and pepper.

What should I avoid planting next to peas? Avoid planting peas near onions, garlic, and potatoes. These plants can compete for nutrients, space, or even release substances that inhibit pea growth.

There are a number of ways to cook peas. To preserve the most nutrients in your peas, you can steam them in a small amount of liquid for a short time and add seasonings at the end. Bring 1/8 to 1/4 cup of water or light stock to a boil. Add enough peas until the liquid just covers them.

What is the proper etiquette for eating peas? ›

The trick, he says, is not to scoop them up but to spear them with your fork. This method minimises the chance of the peas falling dramatically across your plate, the table, or your ball gown.

Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) added to the peas whilst soaking helps retain colour and, more importantly, it helps to soften their skins, allowing them to absorb the soaking water. It is another vital ingredient.

Don't overcook otherwise peas will shrivel and become tough. Season after cooking – once cooked, immediately add lemon juice (highly recommended) and seasoning(s) of choice. Many recommend adding 1-2 teaspoons of sugar per pound of frozen peas to bring out the sweetness but I haven't found this to be necessary.

Try steaming to get the maximum nutrition from the cooked little green peas.

Another fabulous way to crisp up some canned beans (in addition to pan-frying them) is to bake them! As with pan frying them, thoroughly pat dry the beans to remove any liquid. Toss drained/rinsed/dried beans with a bit of olive oil (or avocado oil) and your favorite seasonings.

Use seasonings

Seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, oregano, and chili powder can be used in different combinations to give your vegetables an extra kick of flavor without adding extra calories.

Canned black-eyed peas can be seasoned to enhance their flavor. Common seasonings include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and herbs such as thyme or parsley. You can sauté these seasonings in a little oil before adding the peas, or simply mix them in while the peas are cooking.

Position the pea stakes around the perimeter of the plant, pushing the stem end into the ground, angling them slightly inward toward the middle of the plant. This is best done early in the spring before the plants are 6” tall.