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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 67 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
British , Portuguese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Add the peas to a pot and fill with boiling water, then boil them for 4 minutes or until cooked.
- Drain, then return the peas to the pan and mash them slightly with a fork - you want about 75% left whole.
- Stir in the oil and butter, then stir in the herbs, chilli flakes and salt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.