Green Dried pea or “arvejas verdes” are a super nutritious legume that has many health benefits.

• It has high protein content from vegetable origin that combined with cereals make it a high-quality protein. It has fiber that improves the digestion and regulates the sugar and fat in blood.
• Minerals like potassium, iron and phosphorus
• Antioxidants like vitamins B & A that prevents premature aging process.
• Lutein and zeaxanthin are phytochemicals that protects the cell membranes of ocular tissues

You can prepare with this legume a traditional dish from Venezuela called “arvejas guisadas” that is a very tasty soup.