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Varieties of small round legumes that are typically classified as fresh, field or pod peas.
The fresh pea is a small, round green vegetable, which is grown in a pod and is generally harvested in the early summer. Also known by other names such as sweet pea, green pea, garden pea, or English pea, the fresh pea is grown to be removed from the pod and eaten raw or used as an ingredient to be added to salads, soups, stews, casseroles, and other dishes. Fresh peas are available as a raw podded pea or canned as a shelled pea, and frozen for freshness. Unlike Sugar Snap Peas that are eaten whole, with the pod and peas cooked together and not shelled.
Field peas, unlike fresh peas, are grown to be dried and then split or used whole for use in purées, soups and food dishes requiring thickening. Varieties of the field pea include the green and yellow pea (either split or whole), the chickpea, and the black-eyed pea.
Pod peas, such as the snow or sugar snap pea are grown to be eaten with both the pod and the pea together, either raw as a fresh pea or cooked. Pod peas are often served in salads, stir-fries, and Asian food dishes. Sugar Snap Peas provide fiber, potassium, vitamin A and C for healthy diets.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 37 |
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| Protein 1g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 7g |
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| Dietary Fiber 3g |
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| Sugars 2g |
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| Potassium 138mg |
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| Sodium 26mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 64 |
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| Protein 3g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 11g |
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
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| Sugars 2g |
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| Potassium 93mg |
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| Sodium 6mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Calories 110 |
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| Protein 7g |
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| Total Fat 2g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 14g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 5g |
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| Sodium 129mg |
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| Cholesterol 17mg |
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Peas term - Related Content |
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| The delicate spiraling vines (shoots) and uppermost leaves of a young pea plant. Tender in texture, the shoots provide a sweet flavor that is a cross between the taste of peas and ... |
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| An Asian snack made by coating dried peas with the sharp, hot flavored condiment known as "wasabi" that is one of the most important seasonings in Japanese cooking. A species of ... |
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| Varieties of legumes that are among a family of peas, which consist of fresh, field, or pod peas. Fresh peas and field peas are grown to be removed from the pod and eaten raw or ... |
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| The tender uppermost leaf and Tendril of the snow pea sprout that grows during the early stages of development of the snow pea plant. The Tendril is the leafless part of this ... |
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Fresh Pea & Pod Pea Preparation | Fresh Pea & Pod Pea CookingDried Field Pea Preparation | Dried Field Pea CookingPea Recipes | Tips
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| This combination of early summer favorites is usually served in a cream sauce, but try this lighter version. Using edible podded peas provides both crunch and extra fiber. |
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| This tasty soup provides a hearty meal that includes meat and vegetables in one dish. It is great topped with croutons or served with a slice of your favorite bread. |
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| Two vegetable favorites are combined in this creamy dish that can be enjoyed as an accompaniment for roasted meat or as a hearty, vegetarian main meal. |
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| This colorful soup is a tasty way to get the vegetables and legumes that nutritionists recommend. For vegetarians, replace the bacon with 2 tablespoons of olive or canola oil. |
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