Recipe Details
Dehydrated frozen green peas are a lightweight vegetable ingredient that rehydrates quickly and retains their colour, texture, and flavour in backcountry meals. Because frozen peas are blanched before packaging, they can be dried directly without additional preparation.
Cook Time
6h
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty: | Super easy |
| Cost: | Fairly Low Cost |
| Category: | Dehydrated Ingredients |
| Seasons: | All |
Ingredients
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Peas
| 750 grams | Frozen Peas |
Dehydrated Peas Directions
Dried peas work well in soups, rice dishes, ramen-style meals, couscous recipes, and trail skillet meals where fast-rehydration vegetables are useful.
This recipe explains how to dehydrate frozen green peas, so they store reliably and rehydrate predictably for backcountry cooking.
Step 1:
Spread frozen green peas directly onto dehydrator trays in a single layer. Do not thaw before drying.
Step 2:
Dry at 125°F (52°C).
Step 3:
Dry for approximately 5 hours until the peas become hard and fully dry throughout.
Step 4:
Check doneness by allowing several peas to cool. Properly dried peas should feel firm and brittle with no internal softness when bitten.
Step 5:
Allow the peas to cool completely before packaging to prevent condensation during storage.
Step 6:
Store in airtight containers or vacuum-sealed bags until needed.
Recipe Notes
- Batch size
This batch used 750 g of frozen green peas. - Finished yield
After dehydrating, the peas weighed 204 g (7.2 oz) and took around 6 hours to dry. - Water removed
A total of 546 g of water was removed during dehydration. - Number of servings
Serving sizes are based on the fresh equivalent weight. One serving equals approximately 1/2 cup (85 g) frozen peas. This batch provides about 9 servings. - Dried serving size
Each serving equals approximately 23 g dried peas. - Rehydration
Each serving requires approximately 61 g of water (about 4 tablespoons) during meal preparation. - Preparation method notes
Frozen peas are already blanched before packaging and can be placed directly into the dehydrator without additional preparation. - Usage suggestions
Use in soups, rice dishes, ramen-style meals, couscous recipes, and trail skillet meals. - Storage
Store in airtight containers or vacuum-sealed bags in a cool, dark location. Adding an oxygen absorber can improve storage stability. - Further reading
Ultimate Guide to Dehydrating Food for Backpacking
Nutrition facts
Serving size 1/4 cup vegetarian Vegan gluten free lactose free
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 70 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 3g |
| Carbs: | 12g |
| Sugar (g): | 1g |
| Proteins: | 5g |