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English Peas

Inventory, 30 lbs : 90.24
This item was last sold on : 05/21/22

• 54 Featured Restaurants

• 33 Recipe Ideas

• 27 ShareMarket®

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.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-214-9519
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Humphery's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Juniper & Ivy Bar	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935

the other 34...

Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	858-232-7808
Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House	San Diego CA	858-453-2583
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
Sepulveda Meats & Provisions	San Diego CA	619-501-1878
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	858-373-3184
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Convention Center East	San Diego CA	619-525-5832
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Mic Drop Comedy	San Diego CA	858-225-2100
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include English Peas. One

is easiest, three is harder.

101 Cookbooks		Plump Pea Dumplings
Taste and See		Chicken Alfredo with Penne and Peas
Feasting at Home		Spring Pea Pasta with Truffle Oil, Lemon & Mint
Not Derby Pie		Linguini with Artichokes and Sweet Peas
Food Wishes		Ricotta Gnocchi with Fresh Peas and Morel Mushrooms
Weelicious		Green Mac and Cheese
Cubes N Juliennes		Matar Aur Paneer Ke Kabab
Coley Cooks		Grilled Peas In a Pod
Lauren's Latest		Blue Cheese Bacon Spring Pea Salad
La Tartine Gourmande		Tarragon Flavored Fava Bean and Green Pea Tartine

the other 23...

Ellie Krieger		Herbed Green Pea Soup
Seasoned to Taste		Summer Pea and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad
Oh My Veggies		Spring Nourish Bowls
Ahead of Thyme		Spinach and Green Pea Soup
Gather and Dine		Farro, Fava Bean & English Pea Salad
Lisa's Kitchen		Mung and Azuki Beans with Fresh Peas and Spices
Running with Tweezers		Spring Pea Radish Salad
Will Cook for Friends		English Pea Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche
Veggie Inspired		Velvety Green Vegetable Soup
Reluctant Entertainer		Summer Avocado Pasta Salad
Making Thyme for Health		English Pea & Goat Cheese Quiche
The Foodie Physician		Lemon Risotto with Spring Vegetables
Always Order Dessert		English Pea, Strawberry & Feta Salad with Minty Lime Vinaigrette
Chocolate and Zucchini		Chilled Pea Pod Soup
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garbanzo Bean and English Pea Bowl
In Mama Maggie's Kitchen		Sneaky Peas Guacamole
Dragon's Kitchen		Spring Pea and Mint Soup
The Clever Carrot		Spring Zucchini Pasta
Ms. Adventures in Italy		Spring Frittata with Peas, Leeks and Zucchini
Delish Knowledge		Spring Vegetable Gnocchi
Oh, Sweet Basil		Dill, Pea and Cucumber Salad
Katie at the Kitchen Door		Smashed Pea, Dill & Feta Crostini
Closet Cooking		Fresh Pea Salad

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Mar Vista Farmers Market

Tutti frutti farms

Near Venice, California, United States
About a day ago, 5/22/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti
Lompoc, Ca
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 4 days ago, 5/18/22

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92109
619-295-3172

https://Specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 13 days ago, 5/09/22
Sharer's comments : English Peas from Tutti Frutti Farms

Mercato di Campo dei Fiori

Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Roma RM
https://turismoroma.it

Near Rome, Rome, Italy
About 17 days ago, 5/05/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

2 peas is a pod
1358 Deer Canyon Rd Arroyo Grande CA 93420
1-805-801-3370

http://2peasinapod.farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 18 days ago, 5/04/22

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suit 150, San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 27 days ago, 4/25/22
Sharer's comments : English Peas from Black Sheep Produce

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti
Lompoc,CA
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 39 days ago, 4/13/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Farms
Lompoc,CA
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 46 days ago, 4/06/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

2 Peas in A Pod
1358 Deer Canyon Rd Arroyo Grande CA 93420
1-805-801-3370

http://2peasinapod.farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 46 days ago, 4/06/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti
Lompoc,CA
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 53 days ago, 3/30/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti
Lompoc,CA
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 60 days ago, 3/23/22

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1928 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 70 days ago, 3/13/22
Sharer's comments : English Peas from Black Sheep Produce

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street Suite 150
619-295-3172

https://Specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 87 days ago, 2/24/22
Sharer's comments : English Peas from Black Sheep Produce

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti
Lompoc,CA
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 88 days ago, 2/23/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 165 days ago, 12/08/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Two Peas in a Pod

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 375 days ago, 5/12/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 389 days ago, 4/28/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 410 days ago, 4/07/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 429 days ago, 3/19/21
Sharer's comments : English peas from tutti Frutti

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 436 days ago, 3/12/21
Sharer's comments : English peas from Tutti Frutti

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 440 days ago, 3/08/21
Sharer's comments : English peas from Tutti Frutti

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 445 days ago, 3/03/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 467 days ago, 2/09/21

Peas English

Supermercado Mercandu
Via santa Elena Calle 10A N36A Este-163 Km12 Medellin Antioquia
574-538-2142

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 670 days ago, 7/21/20
Sharer's comments : Cultivadas en la Región de Santa Elena, todos los días Don Nicolás surte las tiendas con lo mejor de su cosecha

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Organic Farm
Lompac, CA
805-737-7127

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 718 days ago, 6/03/20
Sharer's comments : English peas sweet and delicious!!

Rionegro - Colombia

Rogelio's Farm
Rionegro Antioquia
320-789-4938

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 722 days ago, 5/30/20
Sharer's comments : Finca campesina con diversidad en frutas y verduras

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Laurie Nichols Two Peas In A Pod
1-805-801-3370

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 725 days ago, 5/27/20
Sharer's comments : Sweet English Peas from Two peas in a Pod