peas in pods features in the rural Italian tradition across all regions. Grown according to seasonality, it's rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre, contributing to the balance of the Mediterranean diet. Preparation requires careful cleaning and targeted cooking to enhance flavour, crunch and nutritional properties.
Use in cooking
It can be cooked in many ways: pan-fried with oil and garlic, baked, stewed, gratinéed, or raw in salads with oil, salt and lemon.
Preservation
Store peas in pods in the fridge crisper drawer for a few days; for longer storage, blanch and freeze.
Curiosity
peas in pods is an ingredient in many regional Italian recipes, from sides to sauces, from fillings to traditional homemade preserves.
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