English Peas
Estimated Inventory, lb : 138.47
This item was last sold on : 04/01/25
Description/Taste
English peas have a large grass-green, pod enclosing its round, sweet peas. The pods grown on vines and are not palatable, but the peas inside may be eaten fresh, cooked or dried.
Seasons/Availability
English peas are available from Tutti Frutti in the late winter and spring months.
Current Facts
Peas like beans are divided into two categories: those with edible pods or inedible pods. The pea we are familiar with, also known as the English pea, green pea, and garden pea, has an inedible pod. Most commercial peas are called English peas or garden peas. Today, of all the green peas grown, only five per cent come to the market fresh, more than half is canned, and the remainder are frozen.
Nutritional Value
As a fresh vegetable source of protein, English peas are second only to lima beans. A three-fourths cup serving contains about 100 calories and more protein than a tablespoon of peanut butter or a whole egg, and less than one-half gram of fat.
Applications
Fresh English peas are sweet and tender enough to be eaten raw but may also be prepared cooked. Blanch fresh peas briefly, then drain and process with cilantro, garlic and parmesan into a spread for sandwiches or dip. Blanch and drain fresh peas the mash with a fork, stir in chopped mint and grated pecorino then spread on crostini. Toss fresh peas with baby lettuce, vinagrette, radishes, chopped walnuts and goat cheese for a spring salad. Cook diced onion, potato and peas in vegetable stock, then puree into soup and serve topped with fresh mint. To store, wrap unwashed pea pods in a perforated plastic bag and refrigerate. For optimum quality and taste, use English peas within two to three days of purchase. Shelled English peas may be frozen, but they will lose their crisp texture.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Tutti Frutti Farms, this renowned farm produces more than fifty premium fresh produce items and has since 1988. This seasoned and well-established farm sustains two hundred acres in Lompoc, California and fourteen fertile acres in Carpinteria, California. Specialty Produce strongly supports and enthusiastically endorses our local California growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Two Ducks (Deliver Lion Share) | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-884-5350 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Mia's | Carlsbad CA | 909-521-8239 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Lilo | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include English Peas. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Feasting at Home |
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POTATO PEA SALAD |
| Modern Beet |
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Springtime Vegetable Tart with Peas, Asparagus, and Basil |
