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Peas, Snow, Frozen

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:35:54 MST

Peas, Snow, Frozen

Artichoke Hearts, Frozen

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:26:55 MST

Artichoke Hearts

1 heart is about 40 grams

Spinach, Frozen

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:38:27 MST

Spinach is a leafy plant of the Amaranthaceae family. Spinach is in fact highly nutritious. It does not contain as high iron contents as commonly believed, however it is still a good source of iron and other minerals. Spinach contains exceptionally high levels of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese and folate as well as high levels of magnesium, iron and vitamin C.

There are three basic types of spinach: savoy, flat/smooth leaf spinach and semi-savoy. The leaves of the different types of spinach range from dark, crinkly and curly to smooth and broader. When cooked the volume of the spinach is decreased dramatically as spinach contains high levels of water.

Spinach can be enjoyed cooked as well as uncooked. Raw spinach is perfect to use in salads, where as cooked spinach works nicely in stews, soups etc... You purchase both fresh spinach as well as cooked spinach which is usually sold frozen.

Green Beans, Frozen

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:31:29 MST

Green Beans are unripe beans in an edible pod. They need to be cooked since they are too hard to eat in their raw state. Most commonly, green beans are boiled, but they can also be braised or steamed. Green beans are also called French beans, string beans and snap beans.

When purchasing green beans, you want them to snap distinctly when snapped in half, indicating freshness. Green beans are sold fresh, frozen and canned.

Peas, Green, Petits

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:33:43 MST

Petits pois are young garden peas of no specific variety. Frozen peas are frozen within an hour or two of harvesting and have a greater nutritional value than canned peas.

The pea is botanically not a vegetable but a fruit. Peas are contained within a pod when they grow. Some varieties of peas produce edible pods, however garden or "English" Peas have to be shelled and you discard the shells.

Peas are often served boiled and simply flavored with butter, salt and pepper. Fresh peas are also used in pot pies, salads and casseroles. Peas are used in various parts of the world and can be found fresh, frozen, canned, dried and roasted.

Broccoli, Frozen Cuts

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:29:06 MST

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that is a member of the cabbage family. It is closely related to the cauliflower which it bears clear resemblance to, it is also related to cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, and brussel sprouts. The Italian name for broccoli – broccolo does actually mean cabbage sprout.

Filled with vitamins and minerals, broccoli contains great amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, as well as folate, dietary fiber, manganese and potassium.

There are three main types of broccoli: sprouting broccoli, Romanesco broccoli and Purple cauliflower. Sprouting broccoli is the most commonly used broccoli in the United States.

Broccoli can be cooked in a variety of ways – boiled, steamed, sauteed, roasted etc... It is sold both fresh and frozen in the supermarket.