Description: A legume to rediscover! Tournevent organic whole yellow peas are excellent sources of protein. The yellow pea, a legume to rediscover! It is low in fat, rich in carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber in addition to contributing to the intake of several vitamins and minerals. The protein pea is a major asset, both agronomically and environmentally. Legumes are great alternatives to animal protein and are often described as flavor sponges.
Directions: 1) Soak them for six to eight hours, or overnight, in four times their volume of water (for one cup of peas, add four cups of water).
2) Drain and rinse them.
3) Bring them to a boil and simmer for about 90 minutes or until they get the consistency you like
Can be kept for up to a year in its airtight bag placed in a cupboard or in a cool, dry place.
Use: Serve cooked peas in a salad, soup or soup. They can be added to rice or cooked with spicy Indian vegetables. The yellow pea is nicknamed the “Quebec chickpea”. Moreover, it is as tasty and nutritious as its cousin. It makes great hummus.
