Creamed Peas
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Creamed Peas
Description
This recipe begins by boiling peas briefly to soften them, then draining to avoid excess water. Butter is melted in a saucepan, combined with flour and seasonings to create a roux, which thickens the mixture into a delicate cream sauce when light cream is whisked in and brought to simmer. The peas are folded in and heated through before adding a finishing touch of butter for richness.
The resulting creamed peas have a velvety texture balanced by gentle seasoning, making them a refreshing alternative to plain cooked peas yet simple enough to complement various main courses.
Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge keeps the dish fresh for up to four days, making it easy to prepare in advance.
Ingredients
- 3 cups peas thawed, frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter divided, salted
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dill optional, dried
- ¾ cup light cream or as needed
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add peas. Simmer 3 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings and cook 1 minute.
- Whisk in cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add peas and cook until heated through.
- Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftover creamed peas in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 152 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 852IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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