How To Prepare Fresh Green Peas Recipe

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How To Prepare Fresh Green Peas
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  1. To Shell: Fresh green peas or English peas should be shelled before cooking. Simply snap off the top of the pod, and pull the string down the side of the pod. Remove peas, and rinse in cold water; drain. (For sugar or edible- pod peas remove the tips and rinse in cold water.)
  2. To Boil: Fill a large Dutch oven half full of water; add salt and bring to a rolling boil. Add shelled peas; bring back to a boil. Cook 6 minutes or until peas are tender. Drain well. Season and serve immediately.
  3. Note: If green peas are to be served cold in salads, drop cooked peas immediately into cold water. Cool completely. Drain well.
  4. Other Cooking Methods: Poêle; simmer; steam.
  5. Serving Suggestions: Green peas may be served with butter and seasonings to taste or with any of the following: Drawn Butter, French Dressing, Lemon- Butter Sauce, Oil and Lemon Sauce, or any sour cream or white sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 117.45 Kcal (492 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1169.99mg 49%
Potassium 354.04mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.3g 7%
Sugars 8.7g 35%
Dietary Fiber 7.25g 29%
Protein 7.25g 15%
Vitamin C 58mg 97%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.36 Kcal (332 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 790.53mg 49%
Potassium 239.22mg 8%
Total Carbs 13.72g 7%
Sugars 5.88g 35%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 29%
Protein 4.9g 15%
Vitamin C 39.2mg 97%
Iron 1mg 8%
Calcium 25mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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