Legume

frozen peas

Small, sweet bright-green legume; folds into rice dishes, soups, salads and serves as a colorful side.

Who it fits

GLP-1PCOSDiabetesAnti-inflammatoryVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness4
Umami2
Bitterness1

Texture

Creaminess2
Crispiness2
Chewiness2

Pairs with

carrotwhite riceunsalted buttercooked hamshrimp

Glycemic index

48Low

published range: 3954

low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70
source: Tabelas Internacionais de IG (Diabetes Care, 2008)

A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.

Appears in these classics

Dishes this ingredient goes into — clone any one to make your version.

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