Cooking green peas. Green peas are often used in soups, stews or salads. You can get fresh green peas, but there are other alternatives (you can get them frozen or canned). There are many cooking methods for green peas, such as boiling, steaming, and sautéing. Whichever cooking method you choose, be sure to not overcook the peas, as they can become mushy and lose their flavor. Anyway, we will give you cooking times for green peas! Translation in French: petits pois.
Green peas
How do I cook green peas?
Cooking fresh green peas
- Cooking fresh green peas in a pot (in water)
- Cooking fresh green peas with a steamer
- Cooking fresh green peas in a pan (sautéed)
- Cooking green peas in a pressure cooker
- Cooking green peas in a microwave oven
Cooking frozen green peas
- Cooking frozen green peas in a microwave oven
- Cooking frozen green peas in a pot (in water)
- Cooking frozen green peas in a pan (sautéed)
What to pair green peas with?
Green peas pair well with chicken, ham, and prosciutto. You can also serve green peas over a bed of rice or with a side of quinoa. Green peas taste great with roasted carrots, asparagus, and sautéed mushrooms.
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Preparing green peas
Before you start cooking your green peas, you’ll need to prepare them first. Fresh green peas can be found in the produce section of your grocery store. Look for pods that are bright green, plump, and firm. Avoid pods that are yellow or limp, as these are likely past their prime.
To prepare green peas, start by removing them from the pods. Simply snap off the stem and pull the string down the pod to release the peas. Discard the pods and rinse the peas under cold water.
- If you’re using frozen green peas, you don’t need to remove them from the pods. Simply rinse them under cold water to thaw them out.
- If you have canned peas, just drain and rinse them.
Cook green peas in pot
Cooking green peas in a pot. Boiling is the easiest way to cook green peas:
1. Put water in a pot and bring it to a boil
2. Add the shelled green peas and boil for 3-5 minutes, or until they’re tender. Drain with a colander.
Steamed green peas
Cooking green peas with a steamer. Steaming is another way of preparing green beans:
1. Place the green peas in a steamer basket.
2. Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
3. Put the steamer basket on top of the pot and cover it with a lid.
4. Steam the green peas for 4-6 minutes or until they are tender.
Cook green peas in pan
Cooking green peas in a pan. Sauteing green peas will give them a great flavour!
1. Put a bit of olive oil or butter in a pan
2. Optional: Sauté minced shallots for 1 minute
3. Add the peas and a little bit of water and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
Pressure cooker green peas
Cooking green peas with a pressure cooker. To pressure cook green peas:
1. Put the green peas in a pressure cooker.
2. Add enough water to cover the peas by about an inch and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
3. Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the cooker.
Microwave oven green peas
Cooking green peas in a microwave oven. Microwaving green peas is very quick! Here’s how to do it:
1. Put the peas in a covered dish with a little bit of water
2. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until they’re tender.
Frozen green peas in a microwave oven
Microwaving frozen green peas is very quick! Here’s how to do it:
1. Put the peas in a microwave-safe dish with half a glass of water. Cover (lid or cling film)
2. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until they’re tender.
Cook frozen green peas in pot
Cooking frozen green peas in a pot. Boiling is the easiest way to cook frozen green peas:
1. Put water in a pot and bring it to a boil
2. Add the frozen green peas and boil for 7 minutes, or until they’re tender. Drain with a colander.
Cook frozen green peas in pan
Cooking frozen green peas in a pan. Sauteing frozen green peas will give them a great flavour!
1. Put a bit of olive oil or butter in a pan
2. Optional: Sauté minced shallots for 1 minute
3. Add the peas and sauté them for 30 seconds, then add a bit of water and sauté for 7 minutes, or until they’re tender.
Green peas are a type of legume from the Mediterranean region. They are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.