Question

(25 POINTS!!) Melissa wants to sauté some peas, but wants to ensure that they do not loose their bright green color. How should Melissa cook the peas?
A. boil the peas first, and then sauté them
B. blanch the peas first, and then sauté them
C. steam the peas, place them in cold water, and then sauté them
D. boil the peas, place them in cold water, and then sauté them

Answer 1

How should Melissa cook the peas?


C. steam the peas, place them in cold water, and then sauté them

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Blanch the peas first, and then saute them.

Explanation:

I just took the test (on Plato) and got 100%.

From my notes from the lesson: Blanching also helps vegetables retain their bright colors, which makes them visually appealing.