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Vegetables, Peas
Frozen peas are convenient and one of the most popular vegetables, but the flavour of fresh peas really is superior. They have a sweet taste, crisp texture and vivid bright green colour. When buying fresh peas in the pod, 1 kg of pods will give 350-450g of peas. Choose bright green, firm, young pods with a little air-space left between the individual peas. Avoid discoloured or wrinkled pods, overfull pods may contain hard, tough peas so avoid these too. Peas should be eaten as fresh as possible for the very best flavour.
Peas can be eaten raw or cooked. Fresh peas can be included in salads or used as a garnish for dishes containing cooked peas eg soups or pasta sauces. Cooked peas can be served simply with butter as an accompaniment to fish or chicken dishes or included in soups, purées or sauces. Your dog will like Peas, but like most vegetables the fibre content is broken down by cooking. Boil Peas until soft and tender, but only give a small amount with other vegetables and meat. Vegetables Broccoli Sprouts Cauliflower Cabbage Carrots Potatoes Peas Sweet Corn Turnip Runner Bean Swede |
