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Creamy Peas with Fregola– A Simple and Tasty Recipe

How to make creamy peas with fregola

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 lb frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallot
  • 10 oz fregola/pasta
  • 4 tbsp spreadable cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 prig thyme

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the fregola.
  2. Finely chop the shallot.
  3. In a non-stick pan, add olive oil and fresh thyme. Once warm, add the chopped shallot.
  4. Add the fresh or frozen peas and cook over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Once the peas are cooked, blend most of them to create a creamy purée.
  6. In a bowl, mix the pea cream with the cooked fregola.
  7. Divide into portions and serve on plates, adding some spreadable cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper. 
  8. Finish by decorating with the remaining whole peas.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 24IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 24IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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