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How to Cook Frozen Peas
An easy-peasy side dish full of plant protein and decadent flavor.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 527 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter divided
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 pound frozen green peas
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese grated, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt about half of the butter over medium heat.
- Add the shallot and cook until softened, then add the remaining butter.
- Add the frozen peas to the skillet. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If using, sprinkle on Parmesan when serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
1138mg
(33%)
Fiber
29g
(116%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
642IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1138mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 29g | 116% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 642IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.