Believed to have first sprouted in the plains of northern India beneath the shadow of the mighty Himalayas, peas have been around for centuries and probably featured in the diets of the ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Today, they're a staple worldwide, and are most often used in dal, a soup made from peas or other legumes, tomatoes, onions, and spices. Green peas and their yellow cousins both come from the pea plant, pisum sativum—the very same plant the famous Gregor Mendel studied to formulate the first theory of genetics! Green peas are a bit sweeter than yellow peas. Peas are incredibly healthy, offering a wealth of vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, K, B1 (thiamine), and B9 (folate), molybdenum, manganese, and potassium. They’re also rich in fiber and one of the best vegetarian sources of protein, providing eight of the nine essential amino acids! Our split green peas are perfect for split pea soup or casseroles, and they taste great with nearly any other vegetable. Try them with carrots, potatoes, beets, or onions—or branch out and explore new and exciting ways to add this nutritious little veggie to your family’s diet! Non-GMO Kosher Product of Washington and Idaho Product meets or exceeds USDA guidelines. While we use the most modern equipment and standards when cleaning, processing, and packing this product, the contents of this bag are a natural product grown in the earth. It is not always possible to remove all foreign material. Please sort and rinse thoroughly before cooking. Azure Market products are re-packaged by Azure for your convenience in a facility that meets Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) standards, including an approved allergen control program.Serving Size 1/4 cup dry (45g)Calories 130Total Fat 0.5g 1%---Saturated Fat 0g 0%---Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 0mg 0%Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%---Dietary Fiber 10g 40%---Total Sugars 0g------Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%Protein 8gVitamin D 0mcg 0%Calcium 10mg 1%Iron 0.4mg 5%Potassium 250mg 6%* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient ina serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 caloriesa day is used for general nutrition advice.Ingredientsnon-GMO green split peasDirections Split peas can be added dry to soups and stews. Add 3 cups water for every 1 cup green split peas. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30–40 minutes.
