Green Peas Food

FROZEN GREEN PEAS

Steps:

• Place the gallon of water and kosher salt into an 8-quart pot and place over high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the peas and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain in a colander and then transfer to a container with the 2 quarts of water and the ice. Shock for 1 minute. Pour the peas back through the colander and transfer to a half sheet pan lined with 3 layers of paper towels. Pat dry with additional paper towels. Place the tray in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, remove the paper towels and place the sheet pan on the bottom of the freezer. Leave the peas on the sheet pan for 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer them into a 1 gallon zip-top bag. Lay the bag flat on a counter and using a straw, suck out any remaining air in the bag. Label and return to the freezer.

CREAMED GREEN PEAS

Steps:

• Boil water in a medium sauce pan, and add peas, allowing to cook about 5 minutes Drain peas, and saute with butter and sugar until peas are good and tender (about 10 minutes).
• In a small mixing bowl, mix cream together with flour until smooth.
• Add to peas along with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley.
• Allow this all to simmer about 5 minutes before serving.

GREEN PEAS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add peas and.
• cook 5 minutes or until just tender.
• Drain thoroughly.
• While peas are cooking, heat oil in a non-stick skillet and saute mushrooms and green onions until tender.
• Combine with peas and toss with soy sauce.
• Serve immediately.

FIRST BABY FOOD: PEAS

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add peas, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Place peas and breast milk in a blender or food processor and puree until creamy. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
• Spread pea mixture into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours. Transfer frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer.
• To serve, heat cubes in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm but not hot. Stir thoroughly.