Description

🥗 Green peas (Pisum sativum) are small but mighty legumes packed with nutrition, flavor, and versatility. Though often treated as vegetables, they’re technically seeds from a pod-producing plant—and they’ve been part of human diets for thousands of years.

🌿 Botanical & Culinary Profile

• Family: Fabaceae (legume family)
• Type: Cool-season annual plant
• Shape: Round, green seeds inside fibrous pods
• Varieties: Garden peas, snow peas, sugar snap peas, split peas

🧪 Nutrition Highlights (per 1 cup cooked)

Green peas are especially rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, and saponins, which support eye health and may help reduce inflammation2.

💚 Health Benefits

• Supports digestion: High fiber promotes gut health and regularity
• Aids weight management: Low calorie, high satiety food
• Regulates blood sugar: Low glycemic index + protein/fiber combo
• Boosts immunity: Rich in vitamins A, C, and zinc
• Heart health: Contains magnesium, potassium, and flavonoids
• Cancer protection: Saponins and antioxidants may inhibit tumor growth

🍽️ Culinary Uses

• Fresh or frozen: Added to soups, stews, pulao, salads, and stir-fries
• Mashed or pureed: For dips, spreads, or creamy sauces
• Dry split peas: Used in dals, khichdi, and split pea soup
• Roasted