Green peas
Shelling peas and snap peas show up in late spring and early summer.
Availability varies. A New England example may not match your market.
How to prepare
- Shell fresh peas, or use snap peas whole.
- Boil or sauté briefly.
Storage
Refrigerate and use soon. Freeze extras if you will not cook them in a few days.
Shopping note
Pods should feel full, not limp.
Peas with scallions
15 minutes. About 1 plate. These are kitchen amounts, not a nutrient analysis.
- 1 cup green peas
- 2 scallions
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- Warm the oil and scallions.
- Add the peas and cook until hot.
- Serve over the rice.
A whole grain with a spring vegetable
Availability varies by farm, weather, and week. These are New England examples, not a promise of what is in every market.
Optional: add ginger. Keep the rice.