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How To Cook Frozen Peas

Learn how to easily cook frozen peas in just minutes.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (320g) frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt to taste
  • fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions

Skillet
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  1. Add frozen peas and butter to a preheated skillet. Sauté over medium heat until the butter is bubbly and the peas are warmed – about 5 minutes.
  2. Add chopped mint and season to taste with salt.
  3. Mix well and then serve.
Steam
  1. Add about 2 inches (5 centimeters) of water to a saucepan. Top with a steamer basket and bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the frozen vegetables to the basket. Cover and steam for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Transfer the hot peas to a serving dish and stir in butter, salt and herbs.
  4. Serve.
Microwave
  1. Lightly oil and microwave safe dish.
  2. Combine the frozen peas, butter, salt and about 3 tablespoons of water in the dish.
  3. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  4. Stir and then heat in 30 seconds increments until heated through.
Boiled
  1. Pour frozen peas into a sauce and cover with water.
  2. Add the fresh herbs and bring to a boil for about 3 minutes.
  3. Cover and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
  4. Drain the peas, then stir in butter, salt and additional herbs.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not defrost peas in advance. 
  • Try adding a small amount of sugar. It won’t make them sweet but compliments the natural flavors. 
  • Don’t add salt until just before serving, as salt can dry out the peas. 
  • Peas are already cooked, so you just need to warm them. Don’t overcook them. 
  • Shorter cooking times will yield crisper peas. For softer peas, add a minute or two to the cooking time.
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
  • Do not defrost peas in advance. 
  • Try adding a small amount of sugar. It won’t make them sweet but compliments the natural flavors. 
  • Don’t add salt until just before serving, as salt can dry out the peas. 
  • Peas are already cooked, so you just need to warm them. Don’t overcook them. 
  • Shorter cooking times will yield crisper peas. For softer peas, add a minute or two to the cooking time.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 5 days.
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 730IU (15%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 730IU 15%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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