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Minted peas
This simple way to prepare peas has lovely light flavors and comes together in no time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 as
Calories: 135 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
British , Irish
Ingredients
- 2 shallots or ½ medium sweet onion
- 2 tablespoon mint fresh, chopped volume/weight, can use more to taste
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cup frozen peas (for fresh, see notes)
- 2 tablespoon water approximately
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the shallots, cut in quarters then finely slice. Finely chop the mint leaves, removing any thicker veins - 2 tablespoon is the leaves from around 2 stems.
- Melt the butter over a medium heat in a skillet/frying pan or shallow pan with a lid. Once melted, add the shallots and cook for around 3-4 minutes until they are softened and opaque. If they are just starting to brown, that's fine.
- Add the peas and chopped mint, stir to mix, then add the water and cover with the lid. After a minute, reduce the heat slightly once the peas have defrosted, if frozen, so they steam but cook gently. Cook just a couple minutes in total, then remove the lid and let the liquid reduce. Season with a little salt and pepper, add a little more fresh mint if you like and serve. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Notes
- If using fresh peas, you may want a little more water - around double - and leave them to steam with the lid on around 4 minutes or so until cooked through and vibrant green.
- Photos show a half quantity being made but process is same.
Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
281mg
(12%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2209IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2209IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.