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Healthy Kid Snack with Hidden Protein: Roasted Peas Three Ways

January 9 by Kristin

Peas are one of those under-estimated vegetables. You think they need to stay in the frozen section and only come out for a chicken pot pie.

Peas actually have more protein than a whole egg or a tablespoon of peanut butter.

Not only that, peas are a source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, thiamine (B1), iron and phosphorus.

Getting peas into your diet can be a little challenging, so I decided to try my hand at roasting them as an alternative to steaming. I’ve made roasted chickpeas in the past and loved how they were such a great vehicle for any seasoning.

Peas also crunch when you roast them and they are very versatile. I made three different versions of roasted peas:

  • Salted
  • Everything But the Bagel
  • Mexican

Of course, I had my family taste-test them. All three of the flavorings came out wonderful, but the easiest- plain salted- was the hands down favorite.

Roasted Peas Recipes

  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • everything but the bagel seasoning
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • garlic salt

Defrost the peas for 5 minutes, then place in a tea towel to soak up the moisture.

Dry them as well as you can, then place into a large bowl with the olive oil. Stir until coated.

Divide the peas into three smaller bowls.

Add salt (to taste) to the first bowl and toss, then spread onto a baking sheet.

Add garlic and small pinch of salt and the bagel seasoning to the second bowl. Toss, then spread onto a baking sheet.

Add a few sprinkles of chili powder, cumin and garlic salt to the last bowl. Toss, then spread onto a baking sheet.

Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

Stir the peas a few times to make sure the ends don’t brown.

If the peas are still soft after 30 minutes, bake them an additional 5 minutes or until they are crispy.

Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

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Kristin is a former teacher turned children’s photographer in southern California. Visit her website to read all about her adventures in photography, cooking, and her love of style.
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