Pissum sativum

Dried peas are used to make a dish called “Mushy Peas,” which is a favorite alongside Fish and Chips in the UK.

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Seasonality

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Description

A small, typically green, spherical seed. The pea is sweet in flavor, and is found in clusters in the seed pod. It is grown year round, and can be prepared in many different ways.

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Storage tips

Store in refrigerator with humidity. Peas will store for two weeks in a plastic bag in your fridge.

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Culinary tips

• If young, great raw by itself on a crudite platter, or sliced in a salad.
• Got too much time on your had, shell the peas and use the pod in a salad and lightly cook the peas to take the rawness out.