Peas, Green

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Published 2014

Identification: The tender, immature seed of a legume.
Evaluation: Look for firm, fresh, moderately filled-out pods. Peas lose sweetness quickly after harvest, so locally grown, just-harvested peas are best. Frozen peas are likely to be sweeter than fresh peas that have been stored for some time.
Preparation: Shell and rinse. (Peas are not often purchased by food-service operations because of the labor required for shelling.)
Percentage Yield: 40%