Peas

Peas are pulses. The term pea typically refers to garden peas which like all pulses are high in protein. Garden peas are eaten sometimes green and immature, sometimes still in the pod, that's known as mangetout, sometimes garden peas are eaten as mature seeds, that's known as yellow split peas. Other pulses with round seeds like the garden pea are also called peas, that includes chickpeas, cowpeas and others.
==See also==
*Pea Risotto
*Blended split pea soup
==External links==
*Easy Peasy: Nigella Lawson's Easy Pea Soup
Category:Food glossary
Category:Vegetables