Sugar Snap Peas
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Description/Taste
An All American Gold Medal Winner, Sugar Snap Peas are a group of edible podded peas that were developed by breeding a Chinese snow pea with a mutant pea plant. The result is a snappy sweet pea with thicker walls and plump pods.
Seasons/Availability
Sugar Snap Peas are available February through May.
Nutritional Value
Sugar snap peas provide an excellent source of protein.
Applications
The best way to know if sugar snap peas are fresh and sweet is simply by tasting them. A versatile culinary delight, sugar snap peas are welcome in a myriad of dishes. A healthy side dish, serve with main entrées. Toss into fresh mixed green salads. Make a scrumptious chilled fresh pea salad. Peas pair well with cheese. Enhance stews and soups. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag. For optimum quality and flavor, use within one week.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Rutiz Farms located at Arroyo Grande, California, this renowned farm has been producing superior produce since 1983. Providing approximately fifty different produce items to the marketplace from the bounty of thirty acres of fertile land, Rutiz Farm's premium produce is pesticide-free. Specialty Produce enthusiastically endorses and promotes our local growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry. During winter months, sugar snap peas are generally bigger and sweeter while during hot summer months they are smaller and lack flavor.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sugar Snap Peas. One
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