Sunday, January 31, 2010

10 dishes with peas

Pea comes from West Asia, where he was known around the VII century BC. Only after four centuries, he entered the territory. However, as field and vegetable crops is widespread only in the XVIII veke.V antiquity it was used in huge quantities, as a good and cheap source of protein. In ancient China, peas considered a symbol of fertility and wealth. And if in ancient Greece, Rome and peas was a staple food of ordinary people (it was dried for the winter and cooked soup and goulash), whereas in France the XVI century it was served to the table of the king. And Russia has fallen in love peas in the year one. Especially a lot of it grown in Yaroslavl province. 

Ogorodny peas divided into 3 groups: Polusakharnaya, Shelling and diabetes. Polusakharnaya most common - it is grown to produce green pods that are eaten or canned. Shelling sweet crude grades are characterized by large grains, which are eaten. Mature seeds of the same - yellow or green color, they can cook. In dry seeds retain a round shape ... A sugar snap peas are grown because of the delicate green peppers are consumed fresh and canned form. 

Among vegetable peas is the richest source of protein. His beans contain the technical maturity of up to 5 - 8 percent protein, have a number of vitally necessary for human amino acids (cystine, lysine, arginine, tryptophan, etc.) and vitamins (PP, B1, B2, C, provitamin A). In young peas more carbohydrates, but as maturation increases the number of protein and starch. A protein-rich peas all vegetables: dry pea protein as much as the average fatness in beef. Calories its 1,5 - 2 times higher than other types of vegetables and potatoes. 

When you buy a garden peas, choose small, dense and heavy pods. Boiled peas obtained particularly tasty when added to water a pinch of sugar and a sprig of fresh mint. However, it is important never to add salt to the water, because of her skin with peas become tough. 

Green peas can be frozen at home. Unripe, as soon as the peas just cleaned from wings and deposited in the package. However, it must be remembered that not all varieties of vegetable peas frozen products provide the same quality, so better to freeze the different varieties separately, then to choose the most suitable for this purpose. It is said that the frozen peas are no less useful than the fresh, if it is frozen immediately after collection. Try these ten recipes, they can be prepared as a fresh and with frozen peas. 

 Spicy pea dip 
Fluff in a blender or food processor for 5 minutes, 225 g cooked peas with 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream, 1 chopped green chilies 1 large clove garlic, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, svezhevydavlennym lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped mint. 
Pea soup with cucumber and green salad 
Fry in butter 1 finely chopped onion, 1 large potato, and 3 / 4 finely chopped cucumber. Add 570 ml vegetable broth and cook for 15 minutes. Add 285 grams of green peas, 1 / 2 cabbage-head of lettuce, 3 sprigs of mint and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and lime juice. Cook for 10 minutes, then cool and grind in a food processor. Add 290 ml of milk and 2 tablespoons of cream, season to taste. Serve cold or hot. 
Risotto with peas and bacon 
Fry 170 g Pancetta or bacon and 1 small onion in butter. Add 300 grams of rice for risotto and a little wine, stir. Gradually pour in 1 liter of vegetable broth and then add 225 gr peas. When the peas will be soft, season and add 1 tablespoon of fresh cream or sour cream and 1 tablespoon of grated cheese. Writing stand 3 minutes before you serve. 
Salad with green peas, shrimp and green salad 
Stir 200 grams of lettuce, 200 grams of lettuce, Rocket, and 225 grams of green peas, blanched and pre-washed under cold water. Stir in 225 grams boiled shrimp and lemon dressing. 
Scallops with pea puree 
Fry 1 / 2 small onion in butter, add 250 grams of green peas and a little white wine, stew for 5-10 minutes. Season and mix with 2 tablespoons chervil and tarragon, 1 tablespoon of cream. Grind in a blender until a homogeneous mass. Fry in skillet in butter 12 large sea scallops. With molds lay pea puree on the plate in the form of a circle, from top to put scallops and serve with chopped and fried leek for garnish. 
Fried chicken in sesame with peas 
Fry in 2 tsp vegetable oil 4 chicken breasts, cut into pieces. Add 500 g pods peas and mix with water or sherry. Add 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of honey. Season and serve. 
Green peas in white wine 
Melt in a pan 45 grams butter. Add 340 grams of green peas, 3 chopped onions, shallots and finely chopped green salad, put out all together. Add a little white wine and 2 tablespoons water, sprinkle with sugar and season to taste. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Spinach - good addition to this dish. 
 Pasta primavera summery 
Fry 1 finely chopped onion and clove of garlic for 2 minutes. Add 170 g of fresh peas, 1 zucchini squash, cut into pieces, a handful of scalded asparagus, cut into 3 parts. Add 1 / 2 bag of spinach and cook until soft. Add 150 ml cream, give pokipet 4 minutes, then Pour grated parmesan cheese to taste. Stir in boiled noodles (like linguini) and season. 
Roasted wild mushrooms with green peas 
Fry 450 g of fresh mushrooms and 285 grams of fresh green peas in butter for 3 minutes. Add a little wine and 3 tablespoons cream or fresh cream, season to taste and give pokipet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped chervil and serve. 
 Frittata with green peas, red pepper and leek 
Fry 2 onions, shallots and garlic for 2 minutes. Add 2 chopped red pepper, 1 finely chopped leek and 140 grams of green peas. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and fry 5 minutes. Pour in 6 eggs, whipped the rim and seasoned to taste. Cook about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and bake at 190 g C for 10-15 min.

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