Green Pea Recipes

Green peas are one of the richest sources of fiber and protein in the vegetable world. One cup of green peas contains 8g of fiber and 8g of protein, making it a great fiber food to consume, and it can be a terrific food to add when you're focused on balancing your blood sugar levels.

Unlock the potential of green peas with these five amazing recipes designed to help you effortlessly increase your intake.  

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Green Pea and Parmesan Quinoa

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Pack this green pea and quinoa salad for lunch with an apple and grilled tempeh. You can also opt for roasted chicken as your 25% plate component.

75% fiber foods – quinoa, green peas, parsley, tempeh, apple
25% foods – butter, oil, parmesan cheese, chicken

Recipe Note: To reduce the amount of saturated fat in this meal, replace the butter with one tablespoon of olive oil.

Greek Green Pea Stew

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve this stew with a piece of delicious homemade bread as your 25% choice. End the meal with one slice of juicy watermelon.

75% fiber foods – green peas, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, canned tomatoes, fresh dill, watermelon
25% foods – bread, oil

Recipe Note: This recipe was written using the metric system. It calls for 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 4 cups frozen green peas, 1 - 15oz can diced tomatoes, and 3 cups water.

Green Peas and Avocado Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Non-typical salads like this are a great way to Power Up meals like Spaghetti Night. For a fun dessert, serve a cup of frozen berries with a bit of whipped topping. 

75% fiber foods – red onion, lettuce, green peas, avocado, berries, spaghetti sauce
25% foods – dressing, pasta, (meatballs if serving), whipped topping

Vegetable Pot Pie

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This high fiber pot pie recipe pairs up nicely with our Sunny Summer Salad.

75% fiber foods – onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, green peas, corn, green beans, navy beans, romaine lettuce, raspberries, avocado, pineapple, fennel
25% foods – flour, milk, puff pastry, dressing

Artichoke, Green Peas and Lemon Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy a generous serving of this summer salad with wild rice. Grilled salmon would be an awesome 25% part of the plate. Don't eat fish? Cook this tofu salmon instead. 

75% fiber foods – wild rice, peas, garlic, lemons, green peas, artichokes, kalamata olives
25% foods – salmo/tofu, dressing

Recipe Note:  Use minimal dressing and marinade to keep the fat low in this meal. This recipe is written using the metric system. Use 2 cups frozen green peas and 1 - 14oz can artichoke hearts.

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.