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Mushy Peas
A smashing British classic takes just minutes with our Mushy Peas recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- water for boiling peas
- 10 ounces frozen green peas
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- lemon juice as needed (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add frozen peas and salt. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the peas are tender.
- Drain the peas and return them to the pan. Add butter, cream, and salt and black pepper to taste.
- Use a potato masher or fork to mash the peas to a rough paste until the desired texture is reached.
- Mix in optional fresh lemon juice and adjust seasonings according to your preferences.
- Serve the mushy peas immediately as a side dish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
707mg
(20%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
333IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 707mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 333IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.