Dressed Peas
Brighten your table with this quick and flavorful recipe for Dressed Peas—a vibrant side dish that elevates simple green peas into a stunning burst of freshness. Featuring tender peas coated in a luxurious blend of butter and olive oil, this dish is infused with fragrant chopped parsley, refreshing mint leaves, and zesty lemon for a bright and herbaceous twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of simplicity and elegance, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve these warm, beautifully dressed peas alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or even as a light vegetarian addition to your meal. Keyword-rich, seasonal, and versatile, Dressed Peas are sure to become your new favorite go-to side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh or frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup water
Instructions
If using fresh peas, rinse them under cold water. If using frozen peas, no need to thaw.
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, add 1 cup of water and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the peas to the boiling water and cook for 4–5 minutes if fresh, or 2–3 minutes if frozen, until tender but still vibrant green. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat, then stir in the olive oil.
Add the drained peas back to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the butter and oil mixture.
Stir in the chopped parsley, mint, and lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are warmed through and fully coated in the dressing.
Transfer the dressed peas to a serving dish and garnish with extra herbs, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1325 mg | 28% | |
*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.
