SELECTION | STORAGE | NUTRITION | IDEAS | RECIPES | HANDOUTS
Snap peas are also called sugar peas or sugar snap peas. This vegetable grows in cooler seasons. Snap peas, among other types of peas grow on vines.
HOW DO I MAKE A GOOD SELECTION?
Choose snap peas that are a bright green color all around the outer shell. The pea pods should be firm and free from blemishes.
WHAT IS THE PROPER STORAGE?
Snap peas can be stored in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Wash the peas under cool running water when ready to eat.
WHY SHOULD I EAT THIS?
Snap peas are a good source of Vitamin C which helps with immune function and helps heal cuts and wounds. Snap peas also contain iron which helps produce red blood cells. Vitamin K is also in snap peas, which helps with blood clotting and bone health.
HOW COULD I USE THIS?
- Eat snap peas raw with a dip or hummus
- Try adding cut up snap peas to your soup
- You can easily add snap peas to a stir-fry
- Top your side salad with fresh snap peas
- Snap peas can be cut and added to a side dish like a cold pasta salad
- Steam snap peas and season them to eat as a side dish
Download Handouts & Recipe Cards
Check out these handouts and recipe cards. You can download and print these resources to use in your educational programs. The first page of each handout has general information about the produce item. The second page includes different recipe options. Recipe cards print 4 recipes per page. The first page includes the photo of the recipe and the second page includes ingredients and directions.
Source:
- Fruit and Veggie Fact Sheets, UNL Nutrition Education Program
- Seasonal Produce Guide - Peas, SNAP-Ed Connection
