When are Peas in Season?
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Peas are a member of the legume or bean family. There are three main types of peas – garden, snap, and snow. Some peas have pods that can be eaten, and some have pods that should be removed before eating. Fresh and frozen peas are a great addition to soups, salads, and casseroles.
Fun fact: Peas can be grown in a pot on a patio or balcony.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Discover Foods: Peas. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Pea Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 21.6 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Peas Family Newsletter (PDF, 869 KB). SNAP-Ed Michigan Fitness Foundation.
- All About Peas - Brochure (PDF, 2.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Peas Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Beans, Peas, and Lentils. USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
- Frozen Peas Handout (PDF, 287 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Education Toolkit (PDF, 16.1 MB). Arizona Department of Education.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Pea Pesto. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Roasted Sugar Snap Peas. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Snap Pea and Berry Salad. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Peas. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Food Hero Recipes with Peas. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup peas ( 145g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 117 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Total Sugars | 8 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 8 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Iron | 12 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 6 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 64 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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