Harvest of the Month: Peas

"More peas, please!"
That's what you'll be saying once you taste the Harvest of the Month for March: Peas!

There are different kinds of peas. Some peas have pods that you can eat, like snow peas and sugar snap peas. Green peas have a pod that can't be eaten. The pea is actually the seed!

Peas are great for your body. Check it out:
- Vitamin A to help keep eyes healthy
- Vitamin C to keep you from getting sick by helping your immune system
- Fiber to clean your digestive system and scrub your insides!

Remember, peas are GREEN, and green fruits and vegetables keep eyes healthy AND keep bones and teeth strong.

Look at all the different ways you can eat peas:
- snack on some frozen peas
- add some to cooked rice
- top your salad for more green
- put some in your soup
- stir-fry with your favorite fruits and veggies
- and so much more!

Check out our 2 recipes for the month for some tasty and healthy whole grain rice meals that include peas!

Whether you eat them fresh, canned, frozen, have some peas this month, please!