World Peas Snack Review

We were invited to try out World Peas and were sent the whole line of 7 flavors to try.  Thank you, World Peas.  All opinions in our review are our own.

A Little Pea, Big Flavor

Are you looking for a unique snack for your kids or yourself?  We were amazed at this simple food with BIG flavor. The peas come in 7 International Flavors:

• Sichuan Chili
• Nagano Wasabi
• Santa Barbra Ranch
• Sicilian Tomato & Garlic (our favorite!)
• Bombay Curry
• Hungarian Garlic
• Texas BBQ

The Healthy Snack – What are World Peas?

World Peas are natural GMO-free green peas flavored with all natural ingredients (no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners). They’re not your average “wasabi pea” – they’re available in 7 unique and delicious flavors.

They’re great for snacking as they are trans fat and cholesterol free, and rich in protein. World Peas are lower in fat and calories than average potato chip (1 serving is only 105 calories and 2g fat).

World Peas are not just for snacking. You can also use them in salads and soups or crush them up for a flavorful topping.

About the Company

Anish Sheth, a former international finance lawyer, is an avid traveler and foodie. This passion has roots in his family – for the last two decades, they have taken a family trip somewhere new every year, covering over 35 countries and hundreds of cities. Recently, after spending two years in Hong Kong, and traveling extensively in Asia, he decided to try to replicate the unique and delicious flavors so popular around the world and often missing the western palate. A native Texan, he chose Austin as a home base – the beautiful scenery, interesting people and rapid ascension in the food world made it a perfect place to start a new business.

His company, Grandma Lu’s Spice Cabinet, focuses on bringing world flavors to the west using more familiar vehicles. His first product was a versatile seasoning blend using the Sichuan peppercorn, which he first sampled while roaming the Chengdu Markets in Sichuan Province.

He calls his company Grandma Lu’s to honor the legacy and mastery that grandmothers achieve in the culinary arts and pass down through the generations.

Cooking with World Peas: Beyond a Snack

We were fortunate to secure some awesome recipes using these peas! It’s amazing how versatile this product is and we are happy to share our favorite recipes with you!

Cook up these tempting eats this summer with a little help from World Peas! Who knew peas could be such an integral part of a recipe, really bringing out the flavor and taste? With 5 new recipes making their debut using a variety of flavors, you will never look at peas the same way again!

BBQ Pea Crusted Tofu with Avocado Dip

Ingredients

1 package extra firm tofu, pressed and drained

½ cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon vinegar

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup finely crushed BBQ World Peas

2 ripe avocados

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cut the tofu into strips. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Marinate the tofu in the soy sauce mixture for at least 15 minutes, or up to several hours. Roll the tofu strips through the crushed BBQ World Peas to coat. Sear the tofu in a lightly oiled cast iron skillet for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Blend avocados, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Serve with BBQ tofu.

Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Ball with Tomato Garlic Peas

Ingredients

2 -8 oz. packages cream cheese

8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese , shredded

½ cup chopped roasted red peppers

¼ cup chopped scallions

½ cup walnut pieces

1 cup crushed tomato garlic World Peas

Directions

Beat cream cheese and cheddar in a bowl with an electric mixer until combined.

Stir in scallions and roasted red pepper pieces.

Spoon mixture onto plastic wrap and form into a ball. Refrigerate for several hours. Before serving, roll in mixture of crushed peas and nuts.

Daikon Radish Noodles with Sichuan World Peas Sauce

Ingredients

1 medium Daikon radish, washed and stripped with a vegetable cutter or spiralized

(May substitute with regular noodles of your choice)

1 cup of roughly chopped Sichuan World Peas

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

Sauté Daikon noodles in a heated skillet for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.

Combine Sichuan World Peas, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes and sesame seeds.

Top noodles with sauce and serve.

Salmon Crusted with Curry World Peas and a Beet Salad

Ingredients

½ cup crushed Curry World Peas

2 thick salmon fillets

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium beets, sliced

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400. Drizzle salmon fillets with oil and then coat with crushed peas, pressing lightly to adhere. Place fillets on a lightly oiled baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.

Combine orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss with beets. Serve alongside crusted salmon.

Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Wasabi Crunch

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1 teaspoon canola oil

1 cup crushed Wasabi World Peas

Directions

Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour until just incorporated.

Cover dough in a bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill.

Preheat oven to 350F.  Line baking tray with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a cookie or biscuit cutter. Place on the prepared baking sheet and move to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to harden.

Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned on the edges.

Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

To dip cookies

Fill a sauce pan with a couple of inches of water and bring to a simmer. Melt chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over the simmering pot, adding oil to reach a smooth consistency.  Dip cookies into chocolate and place onto parchment paper. As they set, sprinkle with crushed wasabi peas.

Makes 3 dozen.

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