Peas are a healthy vegetable and easy to prepare. You can eat it straight, make a salad mix, cook it with chicken, etc. Canned peas are also easy to prepare and can be cooked quickly. To serve delicious canned peas, you can boil, roast, or microwave them!
Ingredients
- Canned peas
- Your choice of seasoning
Step
Method 1 of 3: Boiling Canned Peas
Step 1. Open the can of peas and drain the water into the sink
Pour the peas into a sieve, then shake gently to remove the aquafaba, the thick liquid in the can. After that, place the filter over the sink, then let sit until all the liquid is gone.
- Aquafaba has a flour-like texture and is full of sodium.
- Place the can opener on top of the can, then squeeze the handle firmly. After that, turn the handle until you can open the entire rim of the can.
- If you don't have a can opener, use a tool in the kitchen, such as a spoon, to try opening a can.
Step 2. Rinse the peas
Let the beans remain in the sieve, then pour cold water over them. Keep the water running until all the aquafabe liquid is gone. To speed up this process, use your hands to stir the peas as they rinse.
Use the highest water pressure to clean the beans faster
Step 3. Transfer the peas to the skillet
Spread the nuts out until they don't pile up. If the beans are still piling up after spreading, use a larger skillet.
The peas should not be piled up to ensure they cook evenly
Step 4. Pour the water over the peas
The amount of water used depends on the amount of beans cooked. Pour enough water to cover the beans, but not float.
If the pan can't hold all the beans and water, replace it with a larger one
Step 5. Heat the skillet for 5 minutes on medium heat
Pay attention to the pan when cooking the beans. If the surface of the water appears to be starting to boil, reduce the heat.
Step 6. Drain the boiled peas
Pour the beans into a sieve, then let the water drip off. If you are using the same filter you used to drain the aquafaba, be sure to wash it before placing the beans.
If the peas are still wet after straining, dry them with paper towels or a clean kitchen rag
Step 7. Serve the nuts or save them for later use
You can add it as a salad mix, eat it straight, mix it with sauces, etc. If you want to store the nuts, put them in a glass or plastic container and place them in the refrigerator.
Leftover nuts stored in the refrigerator can last up to 1 week
Method 2 of 3: Roasting Canned Peas
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 185°C
Preheating the oven while preparing the beans will speed up the process. Set an alarm so you know when the oven is ready for use.
Step 2. Rinse and dry the peas
Wrap the nuts in a paper towel or clean kitchen rag. If the rag is too wet and can't absorb the water from the beans, replace it with a new cloth.
Beans should be drained so that they are crispy when cooked in the oven. If the nuts are dry when they are put in the oven, they will turn out to be mushy
Step 3. Arrange the peas on the baking sheet
Use your hands to spread the beans all over the pan. Make sure the nuts are spread out and don't pile up. If they accumulate, the beans will not cook evenly.
For easier cleaning, line the pan with parchment paper
Step 4. Drizzle olive oil on the peas
Make sure the olive oil is evenly distributed throughout the nuts so that they cook evenly. Olive oil not only adds flavor to the dish, but also gives it additional texture.
You can use a variety of other oils instead of olive oil, such as canola, sesame, or avocado oil
Step 5. Season the peas to taste
There are no specific rules for seasoning, but in general you can sprinkle with coriander powder and ground chilies. Do not add too much seasoning because peas naturally already have a fairly high sodium content.
Sprinkle some salt, pepper, and garlic powder to season the beans
Step 6. Bake on a baking sheet for 1 hour
Carefully place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1 hour. Use alarms as reminders.
- Watch the beans being roasted to make sure there are no problems.
- If the peas are not crunchy after 1 hour of roasting, increase the time until the peas are crispy.
Step 7. Remove the beans from the oven
Wear a heat protectant, such as oven mitts, to remove the pan from the oven. Then, place the nuts on a heat-resistant surface, such as a stovetop or heatproof mat.
Turn off the oven after removing the pan
Step 8. Allow the peas to cool, then serve
Once cool, you can eat it straight or mix it with your favorite dish! If there are leftovers, put them in the refrigerator and store for a maximum of 1 week in a plastic or glass container.
You can reheat the beans in the oven or microwave
Method 3 of 3: Microwave Cooking Canned Peas
Step 1. Combine the peas with olive oil in a bowl
The bowl should be large enough so that the nuts don't fall off when stirring. You can use your hands or a spoon to coat the nuts with the olive oil.
If you don't like olive oil, use a different oil instead, such as avocado oil or sesame oil
Step 2. Season the peas if desired
Although not mandatory, you can add a little flavor. Try to sprinkle some salt, pepper, and paprika. You can also sprinkle with dry spices, such as ground spices or cinnamon powder.
Use your hands or a spoon to spread the seasoning all over the beans
Step 3. Place the peas on a heatproof container for the microwave
The beans should not be piled up so that they cook evenly. To make it easier to clean, line the container with kitchen paper before adding the nuts.
- The more kitchen towels you use, the easier the cleaning process will be.
- Non-heat-resistant containers may crumble or melt in the microwave.
Step 4. Microwave the beans for 3 minutes
Make sure you observe the container that holds the beans while cooking. After 3 minutes, remove the container from the microwave.
Step 5. Shake the nuts
Continue to gently shake the container until the nuts are stirred. If you can't, use a spoon to stir.
This will help spread the liquid, spread the seasoning evenly, and allow the beans to cook more evenly
Step 6. Put the container with peas back in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes
Observe the bean jar as the cooking process takes place. After that, remove the container from the microwave and place it in a safe place, such as a heatproof mat.
The container used must be very hot. So, use a heat protectant when removing it from the microwave
Step 7. Serve the peas or save them for later use
Before eating them as a snack, let the nuts sit for a few hours so that they turn crunchy and cool. You can also store nuts at room temperature in an airtight container.
Microwaved peas can last up to 2 days if stored
Tips
- Make sure the peas are completely dry before baking in the oven or microwave.
- Dry the peas completely.
- Save the aquafaba liquid and use it as a vegetarian stock for a variety of recipes.
