At the KCSA we grow two types of peas for U-Pick, Sugar Snap Peas and Snow Peas.
Sugar Snap Peas have 2-3” long, thick, sweet, crisp pods that are great for eating raw and cooking (make sure to remove the string from the pods before cooking).
Snow Peas have 4-5" long, thin, sweet and tender pods with a crunch, that are great for eating raw and adding to stir fries, but because of their high sugar content care should be taken when cooking as they will brown quicker than other varieties of peas.
Green peas are a very good source of vitamin K, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin C, phosphorus and folate.
Best stored in the refrigerator in a container or bag or blanched and frozen for later use.
RECIPES
Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb fresh sugar snap peas
1 tsp lemon zest, freshly grated
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the snap peas and toss to coat. Cook snap peas for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the lemon zest, salt and pepper (and thyme, if you wish) and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the snap peas begin to puff up and are crisp, yet tender. Serve immediately.
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