Macho Peas

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    67 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    British, Portuguese

Macho Peas

Make Nando's Macho Peas at home in 10 minutes! This copycat recipe is made with whole and crushed peas, mint, parsley, and chili flakes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas (450g)
  • water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon mint fresh finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Add the peas to a pot and fill with boiling water, then boil them for 4 minutes or until cooked.
  2. Drain, then return the peas to the pan and mash them slightly with a fork - you want about 75% left whole.
  3. Stir in the oil and butter, then stir in the herbs, chilli flakes and salt.
  4. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 91mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 362IU (7%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 362IU 7%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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