Pod pea

Varieties of legumes that are among a family of peas, which consist of fresh, field, or pod peas. Fresh peas and field peas are grown to be removed from the pod and eaten raw or used as ingredients for salads, soups, stews, casseroles, and other dishes. Pod peas, such as the snow or sugar snap pea are grown to be eaten with both the pod and the pea together, either raw as a fresh pea or cooked. Pod peas are often served in salads, stir-fries, and Asian food dishes.