It always seems sad to compost empty shell-pea pods once you've shucked and eaten the peas. There's still a lot of nutrients and flavor in the pods, so with a few steps you can turn the shells into a pretty green puree to use in sauces and pasta dishes. -Blanch the pea shells by adding them to a pot of boiling water. 10 июл. 2018 г.
Can you eat the casing of peas?
Get that idea out of your head. Just like the peas inside, the pea pods contain spring's flavors (and spring's nutrients, too). With just a few extra steps, you can turn those pea pods into a gorgeous green puree to use in sauces and pasta dishes—or even as part of a cocktail!
What peas can you not eat the shell?
Garden peas are also sometimes called sweet peas or English peas. The pods are firm and rounded, and the round peas inside need to removed, or shelled, before eating (the pods are discarded).
Can you eat a whole pea pod?
You can eat the whole pod, with the peas inside, and if you can get them fresh from the farmer's market, they will be so impressively sweet. TIP: You may want to break the ends off and remove the long strand that runs along the side—but with very fresh and tender peas, chances are you won't even notice it.
Are pea shells healthy?
A serving of 10 fresh pea pods provides 8.5 micrograms of vitamin K, or 7 percent of a man's daily requirement and 9 percent of a woman's. By including foods rich in vitamin K in your diet, you may lessen your risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures and excessive bleeding when you're cut or injured.
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