Our own, Fresh Picked and in store now! Get them while they're here! Sweet peas are a tiny
powerhouse of nutrition:
- Help with weight management - Peas are low in fat, but high in everything else. One cup of peas has less than 100 calories,but tons of protein, fiber & micronutrients
- Help with stomach cancer prevention- peas contain high amounts of a health protective polyphenol called coumestrol. studies have shown you only need 2 milligrams of this phytonutrient to prevent stomach cancer, a cup of peas packs a whopping 10 milligrams!
- Tons of anti- oxidants & vitamins - flavinoids, carotenoids, phenolic acids & polyphenols. Vitamin B1, B2, B3 & B6
- Contain strong anti-inflammatory properties
- Help to regulate blood sugar- high protein & fiber slows down how fast sugars are digested
- Healthy Bones - Just 1 cup of peas contains about 44% of recommended daily vitamin K intake, which along with B vitamins can help prevent osteoporosis
- Help reduce bad cholesterol- The Niacin in peas helps to reduce the production of triglycerides and VLDL
Sweet Pea, Cheese & Pasta bake
Ingredients:
- 1lb pasta
- 1 pound lowfat cottage cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 16oz fresh peas**
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 eggs lightly beaten**
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce**
Directions
1. Pre- heat oven to 350. Spray a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray
2. Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water until cooked al dente
3. Shuck peas
4. Combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella, peas, Parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, mix well
5. drain the pasta and return to cooking pot. toss the pasta with entire jar of spaghetti sauce
6. in the prepared casserole dish, layer 1/2 of pasta, than 1/2 of cheese mixture
7. cover with the remaining pasta and remaining cheese mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly
8. remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving
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