Nutrition Information
1 serving = 77 g (125 mL)
- Very high in Vitamin C (51% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- High in Vitamin K (24% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- High in folacin (23% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- High in manganese (16% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- Source of zinc (11% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- Source of phosphorus (8% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- Source of Vitamin B6 (7% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- Sodium-free (4 mg per serving)
- Source of fibre (4 g per serving)
- Fat-free (0.3 g per serving)
Look For
Firm, bright green, medium-sized pods with no signs of decay or wilting.
To Store
Refrigerate peas in a perforated plastic bag for 3-5 days.
To Prepare
Shell peas immediately before using. Boil (2-3 minutes – use the minimum amount of water needed). Do not add salt, as they’ll toughen up. Steam 1-2 minutes.