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What can I do to keep fresh peas from losing their color? I usually steam or boil them but they don't stay green. They turn a dark green that doesn't make them look to good. Thank You.

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Hamsalatha · Answer 1 · 2009-10-14 13:46:52Z UTC

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To maintain the fresh color of peas add a few drops of lemon while cooking. You can also boil peas, drain them, and pour cold water over it.

answered Oct 14 at 13:46

Hamsalatha
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I tried your lemon suggestion and it looks like it worked! – Huntress Nov 24 at 5:19

Kumar · Answer 2 · 2009-10-14 13:53:01Z UTC

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Peas retain their color when the amount of water used for cooking reduces. so use minimum water

answered Oct 14 at 13:53

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spragoo · Answer 3 · 2009-10-14 19:09:46Z UTC

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Use a little oil in the water with a little salt. Do not overcook as that is what will change the coloring darker. The peas will taste better if they are not overcooked because they will not be as mushy.

answered Oct 14 at 19:09

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klypos · Answer 4 · 2009-10-16 14:42:25Z UTC

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It can be that you have a lot of lime in your water. You could try boiling in bottled water, but the best thing is to microwave them with a little water. They retain more flavor and color.

This is one of those occasions where using the microwave would be acceptable to any top chef!

answered Oct 16 at 14:42

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	@Klypos - Really? I never knew that. I am a real snob when it comes to cooking using a microwave (to me they are just for defrosting and reheating, but maybe I should try this... So the peas (frozen or fresh?) are just covered in water (cold?)? And cooked for how long? I am intrigued to see if this works...! – Ikkle Becca May 3 at 15:35
	No, not covered with water - use a lot less water, that is why they taste better - the flavor is not washed out. Place a cup of peas in a dish, add only a tablespoon of water, and cover with film. At full power, it takes two minutes to thaw them and four minutes to cook them. Experiment a little to tailor the times to your microwave. – klypos♦ May 3 at 19:53

sureshkumar · Answer 5 · 2009-10-14 14:31:11Z UTC

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put some oil to keep greenish. don't keep peas in water for a long time, just wash when it needed .

answered Oct 14 at 14:31

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Sakthisaravana · Answer 6 · 2009-10-14 17:04:36Z UTC

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Pea is a frost-hardy, cool-season vegetable that can be preserved in the refrigerator in a bag or a sealed container. Chefs often use a pinch of vit C tablet to keep the bright green color.

answered Oct 14 at 17:04

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James · Answer 7 · 2009-10-15 19:23:12Z UTC

Keep them out of the sunlight. Usually they will say keep them in the sunlight to keep their natural colors. But I notice when you got fresh peas and fresh vegetables that when you keep them in warm areas they tend to mold quickly. Saving time and effort by putting them towards a spot that isnt so warm for them to keep their natural color.

busy · Answer 8 · 2009-10-17 18:24:08Z UTC

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Cold storage will keep the peas from losing their natural fresh green colour.While cooking put few drops of lemon for retaining the colour.

answered Oct 17 at 18:24

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adenwar · Answer 9 · 2009-10-18 17:08:18Z UTC

For bright green, tasty peas take a bag of frozen peas and empty them into a microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 30 seconds in bursts, tossing in between, until they are the temperature you want. Don't overcook. Cooked this simple way, they don't need any seasoning or water or oil. You get green, fresh-tasting and healthy peas.

Peas are green?

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