Snow Pea

VegetableLegumePeaSweetGrassyFreshCrispJuicyGreen

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 42
Protein (g): 2.8
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbs (g): 7.6
Fiber (g): 2.6
Sodium (mg): 4

Low in fat with modest protein for a vegetable; crisp pods provide dietary fiber.

Storage

Room temp: up to 1 days
Refrigerated: up to 5 days
Frozen: up to 240 days

Snow pea is a flat, edible-pod pea with small, undeveloped seeds and tender pale-green pods. It tastes mildly sweet and grassy with a crisp snap, and it keeps its bite with quick cooking. Common uses include stir-fries, salads, and light sautes, and it is sold whole, often pre-trimmed.