The snow peas, commonly known as bisaltsThey belong to the legume family and are currently in fashion. Everyone within this group knows the green peas. But, did you know this also green product? Below we explain what they are, where they are grown in Spain, benefits for your health and how they are used in the kitchen.
What is a biosimilar
These small leagues are bright green in color and of crunchy texture They belong to the same family of peas. Unlike other vegetables, the pods of the snow peas they can be eaten whole. Its flavor is unique and very intense with sweet touches.
The seed or legume that hides inside is so small that the pod is almost completely plana, slightly wider than that of the pea. It is a food little known in Spain, in general, but quite used in the area of Aragon where they include it in their regular diet.
Where are snow peas grown?
The snow peas They are prehistoric legumes that are several thousand years old. Its consumption is in fashion because of its trend vintage. They were first found in the Asian continent, Specifically Türkiye and it spread throughout the Mediterranean.
En Catalonia They found an ideal land for their reproduction and began to be commercialized throughout Spain. Sand cultivate in warm zones in late winter or early spring. At the end of that season is when they are at their maximum development and are collected.
The mode of plantation is by rows with a separation of 40 or 50 centimeters to allow space for the development of the plants. These legumes require soil rich in organic matter and plenty of sun, you should avoid any type of drought.
Properties and health benefits
Like many legumes, nutritional properties of snow peas stand out for their protein, vitamin and mineral content, as well as fiber. They are a low-fat and relatively low-calorie food, as it contains 42 kilocalories per 100 grams of food. Bisalts are also rich in vitamins, including A, several of group B (B1 and B2) and C.
We must not neglect the aspect healthy that this food has, among the health effects we highlight the following: phear one side, the Vitamin A participates in the health of tissues, and is especially very important for the health of sight. In addition, it is a powerful antirust natural preventing aging of cells.
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Furthermore, the Vitamin B facilitates the absorption of energy from the food we eat. For example, vitamin B1 facilitates the metabolism of carbohydrates and helps maintain a good mood. Also, the Vitamin B2 It favors the maintenance of our hair and nails, as well as it is beneficial for our eyesight. Finally, this food contains 60 milligrams of Vitamin C per 100 grams of food strengthening our immune system.
How are bisaltos cooked?
Low cost, with them we manage to give a feeling of volume to our dishes and they are easy to cooking. When it comes to cooking, they can be cook in water or steamAlthough being such a short cooking time, the former is almost preferable due to its temperature control. To prepare the tirabeks, First, we would remove the herbs from the sides of the pod in a single movement. We press between the thumb and index fingers of the left hand, while with the right hand we grasp the stem well.
Next, we slide the thumb of the left hand, so that the strands come out on their own with the movement of the scroll. At the time of cooking, a cooking of one few minutes in water boiling. Later, we skip them with garlic and chilli. Another way to cook them would be after having cooked them, pour over the beaten egg and make our typically Spanish dish: a tortilla.
In conclusion, snow peas They are a product rich in nutritional properties, beneficial for our health and easy to cook. Are you going to include them in your diet from now on?
