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A glimpse of our garden in April and May. The peas are almost
done but we are enjoying every pod that ripens before we move on
to our next crop. |
Snap peas are most delicious when they are picked fresh. More often than not, I will ask someone to pick them from the garden and what comes back in the basket is a slim offering. Hmmm... the smiles on the faces indicate the pleasure of eating truly fresh produce just off the vine. If you aren't able to grow them yourself, stroll through your local farmer's market or take advantage of the seasonal availability of this vegetable in your grocery stores. One of the added benefits of buying seasonal and fresh produce is that it is usually less expensive than other out of season vegetables.
Simply wash the peas. It is your choice whether or not to remove the ends.
We serve them raw. Crunchy, sweet, addicting. This is such a great appetizer or side dish in its simplicity.
One cup of raw snap peas has about 115 calories, about 7-1/2 grams fiber, almost 8 g. protein, almost a full daily allowance of vitamin C, and a third of our requirement for thiamin and manganese. There are of course several other vitamins and minerals represented in this delicious food. Enjoy.
- Kim Fielding
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