How to prepare gourmands peas
In spring, when the first peas arrive fresh on the market stalls, there's a special variety called "gourmands", which can be eaten whole, pea and pod.
So, rather than shelling them, you need to prepare them, and here's how.
So, rather than shelling them, you need to prepare them, and here's how.
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Last modified on: April 9th 2026
For 700 g, you will need:
- 1
750 g gourmet peas - Total weight: 750 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Wash and drain the peas.
Stage 2
We'll remove the 2 ends of each terminal (indicated by the green arrows), and the "wire" along each side of the terminal.
Stage 3
Take a pod in your hand.
Stage 4
Remove the end and the wire along the terminal...
Stage 5
...all the way.
Stage 6
Turn the pod over...
Stage 7
...and do the same with the other end.
Stage 8
See how with this short animation.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 20 min.
Do this for all pods.
Stage 10 - ⌛ 5 min.
Then cut each pod into sections.
Your gourmet peas are ready to cook in your recipe.
Your gourmet peas are ready to cook in your recipe.
Remarks
You can do the same with new beans.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
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Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 5 g RDI=7 % | 7 g RDI=2 % | 0 g | 56 kcal RDI=2 % | 234 kJ RDI=2 % |
| Whole recipe | 43 g RDI=49 % | 52 g RDI=15 % | 4 g RDI=4 % | 420 kcal RDI=16 % | 1,758 kJ RDI=16 % |
How much will it cost?
For 700 g
7.50 €
Per How to prepare gourmands peas
0.05 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Gourmet peas
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