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The Best Butter Peas (Cooked from Frozen)

These vibrant butter peas make the perfect side dish! This quick and easy recipe requires no defrosting – the peas go straight from the freezer to the pan.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German , American

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot or ½ a small onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 lb peas frozen, 450 g
  • ¼ cup water or vegetable broth, 60 ml, Note 2
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • small bunch of parsley or dill

Instructions

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  1. Chop the shallot or the onion very finely.1 shallot
  2. Sauté: Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the shallot until translucent and softer, about 2-3 minutes. It should not get brown.2 tablespoons butter
  3. Cook: Add the peas, water, broth, and a tiny pinch of salt. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan, leaving a small crack open, lower the heat, and simmer the peas for about 3-4 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Do not overcook.1 lb peas / 450 g + ¼ cup water
  4. Check the salt, add freshly ground black pepper, and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper + small bunch of parsley or dill

Notes

  • Peas: Baby peas, also known as petite peas or regular peas. Both sorts are perfect for this recipe. Petite peas are slightly more tender, so they might be ready one minute earlier; check.
  • Vegetable or chicken broth or water: You will need a small amount of liquid; if it’s a light broth or plain water, it’s up to you. Just adjust the taste accordingly at the end; the broth contains salt.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 10947IU (219%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 10947IU 219%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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