Creamed Peas
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Creamed Peas
Description
Creamed Peas prepare peas cooked according to package directions or canned peas heated and drained. A classic roux is made by melting salted butter and whisking in flour, salt, and black pepper over low heat, cooking briefly to blend. Gradual addition of milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream thickens the sauce to a smooth consistency over a minute or two. Peas are then gently folded in to coat them evenly with the creamy sauce. The texture can be adjusted by cooking peas longer for softness or less for a crisper bite.
The dish provides a creamy, lightly seasoned vegetable side that balances sweet pea flavors with the richness of the buttery sauce. It is suitable alongside a variety of mains, offering familiar comfort food qualities. Using canned peas requires heating and draining first to remove excess liquid without diluting the sauce.
The recipe allows for adjustment of pea doneness and texture by watching cooking time carefully. The simple preparation makes it straightforward yet satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) frozen peas thawed (or about 2 cups canned peas, drained
- 1 tablespoon butter salted
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ cup whole milk or half-and-half or heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the peas according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan or small skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper until blended. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually stream in the cream, stirring until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the peas; gently toss to coat in the cream sauce.
Notes
- If using canned peas such as Le Sueur sweet peas, heat them to boiling briefly then drain before adding to the sauce.
- Cook peas to preferred tenderness; shorter cooking yields crisp-tender peas, longer yields softer texture.
- Microwaving canned peas covered for about 1–1.5 minutes and draining works as a quick preparation method.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1051 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 105.1kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
| Fat | 4.1g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 11.5mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 156.6mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4.9g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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