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English Peas
Inventory, 30 lbs : 4.90
This item was last sold on : 09/27/22
Description/Taste
English peas have a large bright green pod which encases plump, round peas or berries. The pods grow on vines and unlike snow and sugar snap peas are too fibrous to be edible. Pods must be shelled first by snapping off the end and pulling the fibrous string along the length of the pod. Each pod contains five to eight emerald hued peas. Peas have a tender yet slightly crunchy texture and a sweet pea flavor. For best flavor prepare or freeze peas soon after they are harvested, the high sugar content of the peas begin to convert to starch as soon as the peas are picked from the vine.
Seasons/Availability
A peak season in spring through early summer, english peas are available year-round with sporadic gaps in availability throughout the year.
Current Facts
English peas (Pisum sativum), also known as shell peas, green peas and garden peas are a legume and part of the Fabaceae family. Most commercially sold peas are of the English pea variety. Today, of all the green peas grown, only five per cent come to the market fresh, the bulk of them are canned, frozen or dried.
Nutritional Value
Fresh english peas are rich in vitamin A and vitamin B (particularly folic acid), calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium. In addition they contain protein and fiber as well as lutein which has been shown to promote healthy vision. They also contain phytonutrients which have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in the prevention of diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. To best preserve nutrients use peas raw or prepare steamed or stir-fried.
Applications
A versatile vegetable, fresh english peas are sweet and tender enough to be eaten raw but may also be prepared cooked. Shelled peas can be blanched and pureed to make a spread or dip. Add raw peas to green and grain salads. Their sweet, fresh flavor will complement rich pasta and risotto as well as spicy curries and soups. The shells of english peas can be used to add flavor to vegetable stock. For best flavor and texture wait to shell peas till you are ready to use them. Peas can also be shelled and frozen, dried or canned for future use.
Geography/History
Peas date back to ancient times and are believed to be native to Europe and parts of Asia. Cultivation of peas however is thought to have begun in the seventeenth century when plant breeders in England began developing new and improved varieties of garden peas. The modern english pea was named as such due to the plethora of new varieties that were breed there. Because of their long shelf life dried peas traveled to the new world with explorers and became one of the first crops grown by early colonists. An Austrian monk, Gregor Mendel, performed famous plant breeding experiments in the second half of the nineteenth century and used peas as his basis. His work with pea plants is perceived as the foundation of modern genetics.
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| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
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