Minted Peas
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
This recipe for minted peas is one of the easiest side dishes ever! It has very few ingredients and cooks up in less than 10 minutes. It's a perfect side dish for a ham, roast turkey or lamb.
Course:
Side Dishes, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, British
Keyword:
peas, Mint, green vegetables
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot minced
- 13 ounces frozen peas
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until they start to soften. Add the peas and heavy cream to the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until the peas are soft and the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Season the peas with salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir in the fresh mint leaves. Transfer the minted peas to serving bowl and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Minted Peas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 275mg8%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1218IU24%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.