Pea
Organic pea groats are dried, carefully peeled, polished and split peas that are grown in environmentally friendly fields. Its seeds are high in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. With a light sweet taste and soft creamy texture, yellow peas have found their place in many dishes from around the world. There are many receipes in which peas are used: puree soup, porridge, hummus, stews, pancakes, puddings and sauces.
The high proportion of vegetable protein makes organic peas a great alternative to meat in vegetarian diets. Pea fiber normalizes the functions of the digestive tract and helps remove toxins.
Organic peas are completely natural legumes, without GMOs and any artificial additives. Its quality meets the strict requirements of the EU for organic foods, as certified by the Organic Standard UA-BIO-108 certificate.
Three facts about organic peas:
- Yellow peas are rich in essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals that are involved in many metabolic processes. Due to the large amount of folic acid (vitamin B11) in its composition, peas are recommended to be used in order to normalize hematopoiesis and create new cells. Tryptophan is required by the body for the production of serotonin. It is called a natural relaxant, which together with vitamin B1 promotes good moods, and helps in the fight with insomnia and depression. Thiamin (vitamin B1) is essential for the health of the brain and nervous system.
- Eating peas has a positive effect on cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. This legume has a relatively low glycemic index. Its slow-digesting carbohydrates (starch) prevent spikes in blood glucose and ensure fullness for a longer period.
- Split yellow peas are those which after grinding, are split in half along the natural seam for quick preparation. There is almost no moisture in them, since they were dried earlier. Thus before cooking, they are to be soaked in cool water for at least 1.5-2 hours.
| Nutrition value | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 323 kcal |
| Proteins | 23,0 g |
| Fats | 1,6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60,7 g |
| Dietary fibres | 25,5 g |
| Water | 11,27 g |
| Ash | 2,65 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 0,16 g |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin PP | 2,89 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0,73 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0,22 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) | 1,76 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxin) | 0,17 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (folic acid) | 274 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1,8 mg |
| Vitamin PP (B3, niacin equivalent) | 7,47 mg |
| Macroelements | |
| Calcium | 55 mg |
| Magnesium | 115 mg |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 981 mg |
| Phosphorus | 366 mg |
| Microelements | |
| Iron | 4,43 mg |
| Zinc | 3,01 mg |
| Copper |
0,8 mcg |
| Selenium | 1,6 mcg |
| Information on product weight: | |
| Glass 250 ml = 210 g (678.3 kcal) | |
| Glass 200 ml = 170 g (549.1 kcal) | |
| Tablespoonful (heaped spoon, except liquid products) = 25 g (80,75 kcal) | |
| Teaspoonful (heaped spoon except liquid products) = 8 g (25.8 kcal) | |
Chemical composition of a product is characterized by calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, dietary fibres and vitamins. For organic products, these parameters significantly depend on natural factors – air temperature and precipitation during vegetational season, dry or rainy season, geographic latitude and longitude of cultivation, botanical grain varieties, and soil type. It is impossible to foresee all the factors, so these values are average and indicative only.
Preparing organic peas is simple
Healthy recipes using organic peas
Creamy pea soup with cream
Ingredients:150 g organic peas, 1 onion, 140 g (1 pc.) carrots, 1.5 litres of chicken broth, 150 ml 15-20% cream, 1 pc. processed cheese, 1 tbsp. of organic sunflower oil, 3 potatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, dill, salt and pepper - to taste.
Preparation: Pour the chicken broath over the soaked peas and cook for 20-30 minutes. Put the diced potatoes into the broth and cook until ready. When the peas and potatoes are soft, add the grated carrots which were fried in vegetable oil together with the chopped onions and continue to cook. Grate the chilled processed cheese and place it in the saucepan. Season the soup with salt, soy sauce, and other spices to taste. Pour the warmed cream into the soup and use a blender to whisk until smooth. Garnish with herbs before serving.
Vegetarian cutlets with peas
Ingredients: 200 g organic peas, 70 g (½ pcs.) carrots, 1 onion, 2 tbsp finely ground flour, 2 tbsp organic sunflower oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation: Soak the peas for 5 - 6 hours in cool water. Then boil in clean water until cooked. Meanwhile, fry the grated carrots and finely chopped onions in sunflower oil. Combine them with boiled peas and whisk with a blender until smooth. Add salt, pepper and flour. Form round cutlets and cover with the flour. Preheat a skillet and pour in the sunflower oil. Fry the cutlets in it on both sides until golden brown. Serve with your favorite side dish and sauce.