Green Pea
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Major Growing Areas
According to records, China, Europe and India have been cultivating legumes for 4000 years. Green peas are now produced in places such as China, Australia, the Philippines and the United States.
Varieties
Green peas are the seeds inside the pods of garden peas. Their vines can grow up to 100 to 150 cm long, with flowers resembling butterflies. Garden peas come in many different varieties, such as sweet peas and sugar peas.
Nutritional Values
Rich in dietary fibre and potassium, green peas help maintain bowel and heart health. Compared with leafy vegetables, green peas are higher in carbohydrates. While the green pea is a common frozen vegetable, the nutrients provided by frozen green peas are similar to those provided by fresh green peas.
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| Per 100 g |
| Energy |
81 kcal |
| Carbohydrate |
14 g |
| Dietary Fibre |
5.1 g |
| β-carotene |
449 µg |
| Vitamin C |
40 mg |
| Magnesium |
33 mg |
| Potassium |
244 mg |
Buying and Cooking Tips
It is recommended to choose green peas that have a shape, vibrant colour, as they have a finer texture and a sweeter taste. Having a rougher texture, older and yellowish green peas are not fresh. Both fresh and frozen green peas have comparable nutritional value and are suitable for stir-frying with less oil or steaming.
Fun Facts
The tender leaves of pea plants are the "pea shoots" that we usually eat. In addition, the so-called frozen "mixed vegetables" include green peas, carrots and corn kernels.
Common Dishes:
Scrambled Eggs with Green Peas and Shrimps; Diced Pork and Mixed Vegetables Macaroni; Green Pea Soup, etc.
"One serving of vegetables" is approximately equivalent to:
½ bowl of cooked green peas
Note: One bowl = 250-300 ml
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