How to Cook Green Peas - Cooking Times
Legumes
Season: Spring
Preparation
Shell from pods. Frozen ones can be used directly without thawing
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
2-3 min
From boiling water
Boil in salted water. Cool in the cooking liquid to prevent wrinkling
🔥 Stir-fry
2-3 min
Sauté quickly in butter. Also great with bacon
📡 Microwave
1.5-2 min
100g at 600W. Add 1 tbsp water and wrap
♨️ Steam
3-5 min
Plump finish. Vibrant color
Common Mistakes
- Overboiling causes wrinkling — turn off heat and let cool in the cooking water (residual heat finishes cooking)