Food – Green Peas

There are probably more than 1,000 varieties of garden peas, the most common of which are the smooth peas you usually find frozen in the supermarket.

Recipe – Barley-Pea Casserole

3 cups hot water 1 cup cashew pieces 1 cup whole barley 1 onion, chopped 1 Tbsp chicken-like seasoning 2 carrots, grated 1 Tbsp oil (option) 1-16 oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed Place all into casserole dish, except peas. Cover and bake for 1 ½ hours at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and top with peas.

Recipe – Garden Green Pea Soup

1 cup boiling water 3 cups frozen peas Thaw peas in Boiling water—heat until hot. Blend together with: ¼ cup raw cashews 3 cups water 1 tspn onion powder Salt to taste Add 2 cups cooked elbow noodles. Serve and enjoy. YUM!

Food – The Magnificent Pea

Green peas are so tasty and healthy. They can be added raw to salads or cooked and mashed with potatoes creating a wonderful, tasty, green hot dish. Remember also that peas are high in protein.