Creamy Mashed Peas
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and delicious **Creamy Mashed Peas** recipe, a vibrant and flavorful twist on classic vegetables. Featuring sweet frozen peas blended to perfection with rich heavy cream, melted butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper, this dish delivers a luxuriously creamy texture while retaining the peas' natural sweetness. A sprinkle of fresh mint leaves adds a refreshing burst of flavor, making it an ideal pairing for roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetarian mains. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is both impressive and approachable—perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings alike. Its smooth, buttery finish and eye-catching green hue are sure to make it a standout star of your table. Keywords: mashed peas, creamy side dishes, quick vegetable recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Frozen peas
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 ml Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 5 grams Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Start by boiling a medium-sized pot of water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the frozen peas and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender and vibrant in color.
Drain the peas well, transferring them immediately to an ice bath to cool quickly and preserve their bright color. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes, then drain again.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper, stirring until the mixture is warm and well combined.
Add the drained peas to the saucepan and stir to coat them with the cream and butter mixture.
Transfer the peas to a food processor or use an immersion blender to mash them until you achieve your desired consistency. For a smoother texture, blend longer; for a chunkier consistency, pulse briefly.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and gently fold them into the mashed peas with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if necessary, and serve the mashed peas warm as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 283 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
