Peas

Peas are the ultimate spring vegetable, but they remain in the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market through much of the year, thanks to one coastal area grower (Iacopi Farm).
In earlier times, peas were mostly grown for their dry seeds. But today, the fresh pea is a popular culinary component in pot pies, pastas, soups, salads, and even classic Indian dishes like matar paneer. The pea can be simply boiled or steamed to bring out its sweet flavor, or eaten raw. Whole pea pods (especially snow peas) and pea sprouts are also often used in Chinese dishes and stir-fries.
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Recipes with Peas
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Spring Vegetable SoupPam Mazzola, Prospect |
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Spring Vegetables (Mor Kuzambhu)Arun Gupta, DOSA |
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Pancakes with Minted Pea DipAmy Fothergill, The Family Chef |
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Early Spring FarrottoTony Florian, Seven Hills |
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Articles about Peas
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June 10, 2011Spring's Last Gasp: RecipesThe fleeting fruits and vegetables of spring and early summer “keeps things exciting,” Locavore blogger Kimberly Hasselbrink of The Year in Food. She shares some recipes with CUESA. |
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