Peas for baby finger food
Top 6 finger foods that are safe and delicious for infants
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Keep your baby safe and well-fed with these 6 finger foods for older infants and toddlers.
/ Source: TODAY Contributor
By Dr. Tanya Altmann
With recent research showing that some foods marketed as "first finger foods" for babies actually can be choking hazards, moms and dads might be confused about what to feed new eaters who are just learning to feed themselves.
TODAY turned to pediatrician Dr. Tanya Altmann, author of "What to Feed Your Baby" and herself a mom of 3, for her recommendations.
There are plenty of healthy finger foods your baby can enjoy.ShutterstockSelf-feeding is an important skill that your baby can learn around 8 or 9 months of age and master by 12 to 15 months. Safety is key, however, as almost any food can be a choking hazard for an older infant or toddler if not properly served. Remember that older infants may just be starting to get teeth, and that they eat by mashing the food with their gums.
Here are my top 6 favorite finger foods for babies.
1. PeasSteamed fresh frozen organic peas are my 15-month-old’s favorite! Super-easy to steam or defrost, they are the perfect size for tiny fingers to pick up, and can easily be mashed by infant gums. Green veggies have almost every vitamin and mineral you can think of. When you introduce babies early and often to green veggies, they will eat more veggies for life!
2. EggsSmall soft pieces of scrambled eggs are a perfect first finger food. So easy for a 9-month -old to grab and put in his mouth. Eggs are a healthy source of protein, fat and other nutrients. I make scrambled eggs at night (who has time to cook in the morning?) and reheat quickly in the morning for a healthy breakfast option for all ages.
3. Peanut puffsWhole nuts are a serious choking hazard, but peanut puffs (crispy, airy packaged snacks) crunch and melt between little gums.
In Israel, peanut puffs are a common first finger food. We now know that early and frequent introduction of peanut protein can decrease your child’s chance of developing a peanut allergy later in life. I cut them in half for the first few months, until they can handle the whole puff. My toddler eats these by the handful!
This favorite cereal is much healthier than “baby puffs,” with 5 simple ingredients, 3 grams of fiber, no fake colors and only 1 gram of sugar. (I’ve never worked for or been paid by the company, I just love them!) I carry a small container in my diaper bag for a healthy whole-grain snack when my toddler gets hungry, and my 8 year old often steals them. My general rule for choosing cereals for kids is at least 3 grams of fiber and NO fake colors, and then you know it’s a healthier choice!
RELATED: Some 'first finger foods' for baby are a choking hazard, study finds
5. BlueberriesBerries are loaded with vitamin C and other antioxidants to help keep us healthy.
Buy organic when you can, and always wash well. When out of season, buy them frozen. They may turn little fingers and tongues purple, but they are healthy, delicious, soft, small and easy to gum.
Cooked, soft beans or lentils are a healthy plant-based source of protein, iron, zinc and fiber. Many parents might not think of giving plain beans to babies, but they come in different colors and are even fun to count, so go bananas with beans! Plain slightly mashed beans are easy for older babies and toddlers to pick up. They make a great addition to lunch or any snack.
Dr. Tanya Altmann is a California pediatrician and author of “What to Feed Your Baby.”
Pea Fritters - a great finger food for babies, toddlers and big kids.
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These Pea Fritters (or green pancakes as Finn calls them) are easy to make and can be whipped up quickly.
They taste delicious both hot and cold, so any leftovers are great for the lunchbox.
What I love about this recipe is that it is so simple to prepare and you can whip them up in minutes. Most of the ingredients are blended in the food processor with the remaining being stirred through.
Half the peas are blended into the mixture and the rest are stirred in. This provides the fritter with a nice bit of texture. If your child doesn’t like “bits” in their food then you can choose to blend all the peas into the batter.
I’ve added feta and parsley for flavour but this can easily be customised to taste. I often adapt the recipe to what I have available. They taste delicious with mint or basil and fantastic with some lemon.
I’ve made the pancakes quite small in size, using 1 tbsp of the mixture. This is a great size for little hands or for fitting in the lunch box.
Cook over a medium heat until golden brown, approx.
a couple of minutes on each side.
These pea fritters are so versatile. You can serve them as a delicious savoury breakfast, pack them in the lunchbox or serve them as part of a main meal.
I love to dish them up with a delicious dip, often just yoghurt mixed with lemon and herbs. They also taste amazing with a tasty avocado salsa.
Serve them with vegetables or a salad to complete the meal. Sometimes I add a poached egg on top too.
Storage InstructionsI pop these fritters in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator overnight. If I want to store them any longer I generally freeze them.
To freeze them I individually wrap and then store them in a freezable container.
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Pea Fritters
A great finger food for kids
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- ▢ 400g (3 cups) Frozen Peas
- ▢ 3 Eggs
- ▢ 180g (1 1/2 cups) Self raising flour *SEE NOTE 1
- ▢ 1 spring onion - chopped
- ▢ 55g (1/3 cup) Crumbled Feta Cheese *SEE NOTE 2
- ▢ 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley *SEE NOTE 3
Boil the peas for 4 minutes and drain.
Add the flour, eggs, spring onion and half of the peas to a food processor and pulse until combined. *SEE NOTE 4
Fold through the remaining peas, feta cheese and parsley.
Fry tablespoons of the mixture in a little oil for approx 2 minutes on each side until golden.
- You can substitute self-raising flour with all purpose flour and 1 tsp of baking powder
- You can miss this out if worrying about sodium levels (when serving a baby)
- Parsley can be replaced or mixed with other herbs such as mint or basil.
- If your kids don't like texture then you can blend all the peas into the mixture.
Nutrition facts are an ESTIMATE only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Nutrition Facts
Pea Fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 43mg2%
Potassium 72mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 9.
1mg11%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Western
Keyword:Fritters, Pea Fritters
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Peas complementary foods - Encyclopedia Baby food
Levchuk Victoria © peas Peas in complementary foods are necessary for a small child.
For diversity and health. Strictly speaking, green peas are not a vegetable. It is part of the legume family, it is a plant that produces pods with seeds inside. Lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peanuts are also legumes.
However, green peas are usually cooked and sold as vegetables. You can find it frozen, fresh or canned. nine0005
The nutritional value of peas is amazing considering the small size of the peas. Did you know that one cup of peas contains more protein than a tablespoon of peanut butter, as well as calcium, vitamins A and C, and iron. These wonderful little vegetables are a great first green food for a baby as they are both nutritious and delicious.
Types of peas
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Since childhood I know that peas can be different. There are sweet varieties that are grown for salad or just to eat, and there are varieties that are good to dry and eat in the winter. nine0005
Peas are one of the earliest spring ripening crops that can be used in all kinds of culinary dishes.
Peas are fairly easy to grow. The hardest part of growing peas is choosing which variety to grow. There are basically three types of peas: sugar, shelling and brain peas. There are also fodder varieties , but we will not discuss them here. Each goes by several names, which makes the choice even more confusing. But it is important for us to know their differences. nine0005
Sugar variety is the sweetest and is eaten fresh with the pod.
green peas for childrenPeeling variety is used for conservation, long-term storage, it makes delicious soup in winter. Brain peas are always canned.
Pea season from the beginning of June to July, depends on the strip of Russia. In our south, children can already buy from mid-May.
History of peas
green peas When exactly peas were first discovered remains a mystery, however, there are many assumptions.
For example, the first appearance of the pea is thought to have been in Central Asia, especially in Burma and Thailand or Afghanistan, the eastern edge of the Mediterranean basin, and the mountain ranges and plateaus of Ethiopia.
Fossilized pea pods found in Switzerland date back to 10,000 years ago. In the 3rd century BC, Theophrastus mentions peas that were sown in the later winter. Pea cultivation is believed to have spread to India, China and Europe in the 2nd millennium BC. Roman legionaries harvested wild peas to supplement their diet in the 1st century BC. nine0005 Green Peas Complementary Food
Peas were brought to North America by Christopher Columbus in 1942, where they were quickly adopted by Native Americans. During the Middle Ages, peas were a stable food that kept hunger at bay, and during the early modern era in Europe, unripe fresh peas were prized as a gourmet meal.
Peas became famous in Russia only in the 18th century. It was grown throughout Russia, both in the fields and in the gardens.
Green peas “walked” along the roads of Russia, because they were planted along the roads so that travelers could eat. In Russia, about 200 million cans are canned a year, probably because of the Olivier salad. nine0005
Benefits of peas
peas baby foodCompared to vegetables like carrots, peas have higher protein levels. In addition, Pea is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, iron, folate, thiamine, vitamin C and manganese. It also has a high level of vitamin K. One of the health benefits of green peas is blood sugar control.
Peas also contain a unique range of health-promoting phytonutrients. One of these phytonutrients, a polyphenol called coumestrol, has recently come to the fore in research to protect against stomach cancer. A study in Mexico City found that daily consumption of green peas, along with other legumes, reduced the risk of stomach cancer, especially when the daily intake of coumestrol from these legumes was approximately 2 milligrams or more.
Since one cup of green peas contains at least 10 milligrams of coumestrol, it will not be difficult for us to get these wonderful health benefits. nine0005
Don't forget the unique phytonutrients in green peas that provide us with key antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Some researchers are now suggesting that the link between consumption of green peas and legumes and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes may be due not only to the relatively low glycemic index of green peas (around 45-50), fiber or protein in the composition, but also to unusual combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. nine0005
minerals and vitamins peas
peas for children Green peas stand out as an organic food. Agricultural research has shown that planting peas can provide important benefits to the soil. First, peas belong to a category of crops called "nitrogen-fixing" crops. With the help of bacteria in the soil, peas and other crops can extract nitrogen gas from the air and convert it into more complex and usable forms.
This process increases the nitrogen content of the soil without the need to add fertilizer. Peas also have a relatively shallow root system that can help prevent soil erosion, and once the peas are harvested, plant debris tends to break down relatively easily to enrich the soil. Finally, crop rotation of peas with other crops has been shown to reduce the risk of pest problems. nine0005 Complementary Peas
Although Green Peas are extremely low fat foods (approximately one-third of a gram of fat per cup), the type of fat and fat-soluble nutrients they contain is impressive. Recent studies have shown that green peas are a reliable source of omega-3 fats in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
One cup of green peas contains approximately 30 mg of ALA. About 130 mg of the essential omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, can also be found in a cup of green peas. This very low but high-quality fat content helps us get important fat-soluble nutrients from this legume, including significant amounts of beta-carotene and small but valuable amounts of vitamin E.
So let's not neglect green peas in summer and dry peas in winter. In the diet of children, this is a very useful product.
peas for childrenGreen peas cannot be a first food because they cause discomfort and gas. Russian pediatricians advise introducing green peas to children after 10-12 months, and American pediatricians - after 8 months.
Beans should not be given more than 2 times a week.
Dishes from mature peas can only be given after 2 years of age in soups. nine0017 Canned peas can be given after 3 years. A portion of the first complementary foods is not more than 30-50 grams, if the child has digestive problems, then let the portion be smaller so that the body gets used to it faster.
Children under 2-3 years old can eat green peas up to 80 grams. Mature grains are given in an amount of not more than 100 grams after 3 years.
Fresh peas can be offered from 2-2.5 years old, only young sweet varieties.
Green peas are considered a hypoallergenic product, so they can be safely given to a child. nine0005
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pea pureeThere is an opinion of doctors that it is better to give green peas up to 12 months so that the body learns to digest it, because it will be more difficult to do it later.
The first feeding with green peas comes in the form of mashed potatoes, which are boiled until cooked and rubbed through a sieve, so it is better absorbed.
Ruth Yaron's Super Nutrition for Your Baby states that whole green peas are dangerous for children under three years of age and should be given mashed, ie. crush with a regular fork. I usually just crush them with my fingers before giving them to a child. But we eat it instead of popcorn, so this way, I peel off the green shell, squeeze it with my fingers and give it, this is enough for a two-year-old child so that he does not choke. nine0005
Pea soup with smoked meats is best introduced to a child at the age of 5.
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Allergy to green peas and peas
pea soupPeas come in several varieties, but green and yellow peas are the most commonly consumed. Pea allergy exists but is not very common. In most cases, pea allergies in children are due to cross-reactivity between peas and other legumes. It is also important to cancel that green peas are considered hypoallergenic , but mature peas are already included in the middle group of allergenic products .
Children may be allergic to peas, especially if they have had an allergic reaction to other legumes. Legumes is a family of products that includes peas, chickpeas, peanuts, beans and lentils, etc.
There is a high degree of cross-reactivity between lentils, chickpeas and peas. In addition, pea allergy can also occur due to IgE-mediated (antibody-mediated) cross-reactivity between peas and peanuts.
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A child's body can react to such allergens in peas as isoflavone reductase, globulin, glutelin, vikilin, vivilin. And most importantly, these allergens are resistant to heat and chemical treatment.
Cases of reactions to the inhalation of vapors from cooking peas have been observed. Cases of allergies to boiled peas have also been reported, but no allergies to green peas have been found in these patients.
There is a chance for a child to become allergic to peas over a period of time, especially if the portion is too large. But before giving peas to a child, it is recommended to consult a doctor and always adhere to the 4-7 day waiting rule when peas are introduced into complementary foods or any other food in the diet. It is better to give less than more. nine0005
Pea allergy symptoms vary among children. Some symptoms may be mild, while others may be severe. Mild symptoms include rashes, hives, itching in the mouth, throat, lips or entire face, stomach cramps, vomiting and coughing, etc.
Severe symptoms include shortness of breath, shortness of breath and rapid heart rate, anaphylactic shock which can cause choking and severe breathing difficulties.
It is best to seek medical attention regardless of mild or severe allergy symptoms. Timely action will help to avoid complications, as well as help in diagnosis and treatment. nine0005
How to give green peas to children?
For the first feeding green peas should be boiled in clean water. Beat with a blender and give in the form of pea puree. Babies love bright green puree because of its sweet taste and smooth texture. Depending on how much your child eats, you can store the puree in small bags, ice cube trays, or in a zip-lock freezer bag. Up to 2 years, it is better to give the child only in the form of baby puree. Either neat or mixed with other vegetables. nine0005
Why love pea puree?
green peas for children- Versatility: Ideal as a first bean puree for children and as an addition to a range of dishes.
It is worth trying to serve peas with fish, seafood, chicken or use as a sauce. - A sensory explosion: pea puree hits all the senses, from delicious taste, fresh aroma to bright green color.
- Quick and easy to prepare : Prepare a gentle puree in less than ten minutes.
- Available all year round : Using frozen peas means the family can enjoy this puree no matter the season.
- Freezing : frozen peas are ideal, either pureed or as peas.
How to select and store peas
Only about 5% of grown peas are sold fresh. The rest are either frozen, or canned, or dry. nine0005 green peas for children
When purchasing fresh green peas , we are looking for strong pods, velvety and smooth. Their color should be a lively medium green. Those whose green color is particularly light or dark, or yellow, whitish or mottled grey, should be avoided. Also, don't choose pods that are swollen, soaked in water, or have mold residue.
The pods should contain peas of sufficient quantity and size so that they do not have a lot of empty space. It is enough to shake the pod to understand whether it is empty or full. All varieties of fresh peas should be stored in the refrigerator, as the heat will speed up the formation of sugar in the starch. nine0005
Unwashed peas stored in the refrigerator in a bag or unsealed container will keep for several days. Peas are not stored in a pod for a long time, so if you bought a lot, then it is better to peel them and store green peas separately in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6-12 months.
green peas complementary foodsUnlike round pea pods, sweet pea pods are flat. Choose the smaller size as they tend to be sweeter.
To check the quality of peas, just open one of them and make sure that it is fresh. They should be bright green in color, firm and plump.
Dry peas must be stored in a dry, dark place, preferably in glass.
If peas are bought by weight, then we look at the peas themselves so that they are the same color, dry, without mold and dampness, without pests. You can store about 12-24 months, depending on the variety of peas.
Pesticides and peas
Peas in Russia are classified as products with a low pesticide index, apparently because they are relatively easy to grow in any of our territories, they are not whimsical, there is water and sun, they will be happy. nine0005
But in 2019, Rospotrebnadzor identified a pesticide, the herbicide 2,4-D acid, in the Mistral brand of peas. Hope they fixed it.
Of course, it is better for children to buy an organic product that is grown without pesticides and nitrates.
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Contraindications
Peas are a difficult product to digest, which complicates the work of the child's gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, if children suffer from colitis or enteritis, then you should refrain from the early introduction of peas into complementary foods and consult a doctor.
Also, peas can increase gas formation, which will lead to abdominal pain. With frequent diarrhea or constipation, it is also not advisable to give peas in large portions. Green peas are not recommended for kidney disease. Boiled peas also contribute to an increase in uric acid in the body and the accumulation of salts. You can not this product with diseases such as cholecystitis, nephritis, kidney stones, increased blood clotting, gout and any intestinal diseases. nine0005
Suggested way of consumption
Pea and rice brothSteaming or roasting green peas is an easy and healthy way to prepare this vegetable. Throwing peas in ice water after cooking makes for an even smoother puree for your baby! Peas are sweet and delicious, and can be added to children's meals for a nutritional boost.
Up to 1 year, green peas can only be boiled or baked in the oven, and then made into baby puree. After a year, you can cook soups or add 1/3 of green peas to mashed potatoes, you get an interesting color and taste.
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The most common cooking method is traditional, when used in combination with vegetables or potatoes. Boiled peas are also often used in salads or with rice. A well-known option is cooking green peas with meat stewing method . Another alternative would be Pea Soup or Delicious Vegetable Puree. In Russia, you can also find pies with peas, pate, pancakes, cutlets, cereals, etc.
My favorite recipe for baby puree is to mix peas and other vegetables in a 1:3 ratio, about 1/3 of a pea. And add the fried onions before beating until smooth. It turns out tasty and satisfying.
Freezing peas
Peas are ideal for freezing. It does not lose taste, texture and smell. What more could you ask for? It can be frozen as green peas or boiled as a soup dressing. I already wrote about pea soup with bacon, how I freeze it in the form of a soup base. nine0005
Children's green peas are easy to freeze.
In season, green sweet peas are bought, which get rid of the pod, and the peas are washed, dried, and then frozen in special bags. About 600 grams of green peas are enough for me for the winter. I cook soups with it, I make Olivier. Honestly, I stopped buying canned peas. Boiled and put in a salad, more benefits. You can store frozen peas for about 6-12 months. Moreover, it behaves perfectly, ice rarely forms on it, especially if it is frozen correctly. nine0005
Someone likes to blanch peas for 1-2 minutes, the shelf life is longer, but I don’t have it for more than 6-8 months.
In general, I recommend frozen over canned peas and acknowledge the benefits of fresh over frozen. Therefore, it is possible to buy fresh green peas, then we buy it, there is no way, we take frozen.
Why is it better to freeze it yourself in summer? But because the stores already sell old green peas. It is not as tender, it is suitable for soups, but not for baby food or salad. Therefore, in the summer I myself choose green peas, I am engaged in separation and freezing.
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How to prepare green peas for children?
canned peasRemove green peas from their pod, rinse under running water.
Steam: Put the peas in the slow cooker or steamer and cook for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the variety of peas.
Boil: Put the peas in boiling water, cook over high heat until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Depends on the youth of the peas, the younger, the less time is needed for cooking. Ready peas are tender, it is important that the shell should not burst. nine0005
Bake: Peas are baked in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, you can add a little butter for a nice taste.
After cooking the green peas, hold them under cold running water for about 3 minutes to make the puree more tender.
Preparing puree: Put the cooked boiled peas in a blender and blend until smooth. You can add liquids or breast milk. For children 10-12 months old, you can additionally pass pea puree through a plastic sieve.
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How to prepare ripe peas for children?
cook peasMature peas must be soaked before cooking. Ideal for the night, but can be for a couple of hours. Soaking reduces the cooking time by 20-40 minutes. Then you can simply boil in water, the cooking time is up to 2 hours, depending on the degree of splitting of peas.
But I cook all legumes differently. On my site I have already written about this method, but I will repeat.
I throw soaked peas into boiling water. I put in 2 times more water. For about 1 cup of peas, 2 cups of water. And then I cook it for 5 minutes. I usually do this in the morning or at night. To forget about peas for a few hours. After 5 minutes of simmering or boiling, I wrap the pot in something warm and forget about it. Usually about 4 hours of slow cooling is enough for the peas to reach readiness. Very convenient way, economical in terms of electricity. nine0005
Finger food and green peas
Green pea puree Only green peas are suitable for finger food (simply because they are tastier and brighter).
It is most often chosen by mothers for tweezing. It is ideal to take peas with your fingers and send them to your mouth. Up to 2-2.5 years, it is better to take boiled green peas of sweet varieties, after which you can take fresh ones.
In principle, many doctors are sure that after 12 months it is already difficult to choke on a small pea, but they still advise crushing them with a fork, in order to avoid various situations with suffocation. We also crush fresh peas for the first time. nine0005
It is also important to know that if a child swallows a whole pea, then its size allows you to go out naturally in a few days.
Ready-made baby food from peas
Soup from peas Mostly green peas are found in ready-made baby food, but peas can also be found in multicomponent purees. In its pure form, puree was discontinued. On the websites of baby food manufacturers, green peas are not presented in the line of one-component purees. Previously, he was at Grandma's Lukoshka, Hipp, Gerber.
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gerber
- Puree green peas-Brookoli-Kabachki, from 6 months, 125 grams
- Puree vegetables with pieces of beef with 12 months 190 grams
- 4 - soup with chicken, from 7 months 190 g
- Assorted vegetable puree from 7 months 125 g
- Vegetable puree-noodles-chicken from 1 year 220 g (peas)
HIPP
Sempler
- from 12 months 190 gram
- Puree vegetables with beef meatballs, from 9 months 190 gram
- Sauteed vegetables with sea bass from 12 months 190 gram
- Puree potato-vegetable-chicken ragout from 12 months 190 gram
Foods that go well with peas:
green pea soup- carrots,
- cauliflower,
- potatoes,
100 grams of peas contain 298 kcal
Macronutrients
Microelements
Vitamin PP - 2.
2 mg Beta-carotene - 0.01 mg
Vitamin A (RE) - 2 mcg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.81 mg
nine0004 Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.15mgVitamin B5 (pantothenic) - 2.2 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - 0.27mg
Vitamin B9 (folic) - 16 mcg
Vitamin E (TE) - 0.7 mg
Vitamin H (Biotin) - 19 mcg
Vitamin PP (niacin equivalent) - 6.5mg
Choline - 200 mg
Calcium - 115 mg
nine0004 Magnesium - 107 mgSodium - 33 mg
Potassium - 873 mg
Phosphorus - 329 mg
Chlorine - 137 mg
Sulfur - 190 mg
Iron - 6.8 mg
Zinc - 3.18 mg
Iodine - 5.1 mcg
Copper - 750 mcg
Manganese - 1.75 mg
Selenium - 13.1 mcg
nine0004 Chromium - 9 mcgFluorine - 30 mcg
Molybdenum - 84.2 mcg
Boron - 670 mcg
Vanadium - 150 mcg
Silicon - 83 mg
Cobalt - 13.
1 mcg Nickel - 246.6 mcg
Tin - 16.2 mcg
Titanium - 181 mcg
Strontium - 80 mcg
Aluminum - 1180 mcg
nine0004 Zirconium - 11.2 mcgDifferent varieties of peas may differ in shape and color, and there can also be from 4 to 10 seeds in a row. Peas are divided into two main categories: sugar varieties and shelling.
Composition and nutritional properties of peas
100 g of peas contain:
- Proteins - 20.5 g
- Fats - 2 g
- Carbohydrates - 49.5 g
- Dietary fiber - 11.2 g
- Water - 14 g
- Mono- and disaccharides - 4.6 g
- Starch - 44.9 g
- Ash - 2.8 g
- Saturated fatty acids - 0.2 g
- Unsaturated fatty acids - 1.39 g
Useful properties of peas
Peas are well absorbed by the body. It is considered a therapeutic and prophylactic product, since it normalizes metabolism, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, helps reduce the risk of cancer, hypertension, heart attack, and slows down the aging process of the skin.
nine0005 The protein found in peas is similar to meat protein. It contains a number of essential amino acids. Peas are rich in ascorbic acids, PP vitamins, B groups, carotene, fiber, starch. The nutritional value is much higher than other vegetables.
Contraindications for use
It is not recommended to use peas in solid form for people with a stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer.
Peas in children's diet
Peas are useful in baby food. It combines such useful substances as B vitamins, vitamin E, C, carotene, vitamin PP. Peas also contain a large amount of potassium, manganese, phosphorus, lipotropic substances (choline and inositol). In the summer season, experts recommend including natural green peas and their green spatulas in the children's diet.
Cooking and consistency
Peas can be consumed boiled - soups, mashed potatoes. It is necessary to cook for about an hour crushed peas in half, and 1-1, 5 - whole.
Previously, like all legumes, you need to soak for 10-12 hours. nine0005 Pea recipes for children
Pea soup
Ingredients:
- Meat - 500 g
- Peas - 200 g
- Onion - 200g
- Carrots - 2 pcs.
- Potatoes - 3 pcs.
Preparation:
Pre-soak the peas for 4-5 hours. Then boil the meat broth and add the peas there. Cook for 1-1.5 hours. Add potatoes to broth. Finely chop the carrots and onions, fry in sunflower oil and add to the soup. Cook until done. Add salt and dill to taste. nine0005
Dried green peas with mushroom patties
Ingredients:
- Dried green peas
- Dried mushrooms - 50 g
- Rice - 1 cup
- Salt, nutmeg - to taste
- Parsley
Preparation:
Soak peas for 4-5 hours and cook.
Dried mushrooms, also pre-soaked, boil and chop. Then rice should be boiled with nutmeg, salt, parsley and mixed with mushrooms. Make cutlets from this minced meat, roll them in breadcrumbs and eggs and fry in butter. nine0005 Make a fry: 1 teaspoon flour, 1 teaspoon oil. Then dilute it with a glass of mushroom and pea broth, boil everything. The finished side dish should be served with mushroom cutlets.
Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients:
- Lean Pork Ribs - 500-700g
- Dry Peas - 1 tea cup
- Potatoes - 3 pcs.
- Bulb - 1 pc. nine0158
- Carrots - 1-2 pcs.
- Salt, herbs
Preparation:
Soak the peas in cold water for 10-12 hours. Pour the ribs with two liters of cold water, bring to a boil. For young children, the soup should be boiled in a secondary meat broth. Then you need to peel the potatoes and cut it into 4 parts.
