Tag: Mangetout

The common snow bean is a surprisingly versatile vegetable, featuring prominently in global cuisine. While widely known as 'snow beans' or 'snow peas,' this popular legume goes by several other names, including the French term mangetout. Understanding these alternative names can help you navigate grocery aisles and find recipe inspiration more easily.

Despite the name, snow peas aren't typically harvested directly from a snowy field, but they are a very cold-hardy crop that can withstand frost. This resilience in cooler temperatures is one of the main reasons they call them snow peas, a name with several fascinating origin stories.