Deluxe Peas
Elevate your side dish game with this recipe for Deluxe Peas, a creamy and flavorful take on a classic vegetable. Featuring tender, bright green frozen peas coated in a rich mixture of butter, shallots, and garlic, this dish gets an indulgent upgrade with the addition of heavy cream and melted Parmesan cheese. Fresh parsley and a touch of lemon zest add a vibrant, zesty finish that enhances every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, Deluxe Peas is the perfect quick and easy side dish to pair with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or your favorite pasta. With its luscious cream sauce and irresistible flavor, this recipe will redefine how you think about peas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small, finely chopped shallot
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the frozen peas to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked peas to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the butter mixture.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, allowing the peas to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and a creamy sauce has formed.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Serve the Deluxe Peas warm as a side dish to complement your main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 878 mg | 19% | |
*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.
