Farmer's Market Fresh Field Peas

Anne Holmes MS, RDN

Fresh field peas such as Lady, Purple Hull, Zipper, and Crowder Peas may be found at your local Farmer’s Market in the warmer seasons. Lady Peas are a favorite of mine.

5 from 4 votes

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Cuisine American

Servings 4 (1/2 cup servings, 95 grams)

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups fresh lady peas 330 grams
1 cup water (240 milliliters) 240 grams
1 tablespoons plant-based butter 15 grams
⅛ teaspoon table salt 1 gram

Instructions

Rinse fresh peas. Add water and peas to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and turn down to a simmer for 20 minutes. Place lid on ajar half way through to prevent water from completely steaming away. Aim to have about 2 tablespoons pot liquor left when done.
Remove from heat, and add butter and salt.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving: 120 calories, 4 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 7 grams protein, 18 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams fiber, 100 milligrams sodium

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