French Style Peas Mint
Elevate your side dish repertoire with this delightful recipe for French-Style Peas with Mint—a perfect combination of simple ingredients and vibrant flavors. Freshly shelled peas are gently simmered in a buttery, olive oil-infused base alongside sweet caramelized onions, then finished with a splash of flavorful chicken or vegetable stock. A touch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the peas, while fresh mint leaves provide a refreshing burst of aroma and taste. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 25 minutes, makes the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats or grilled fish. Packed with summery goodness, this recipe balances elegance and comfort for a truly memorable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh peas (shelled)
- 30 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 unit small onion (finely diced)
- 100 milliliters chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter is melted, stir to combine.
Add the finely diced onion to the pan and sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.
Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for another minute, allowing the onion to caramelize slightly for added sweetness.
Add the fresh peas to the pan and stir well to coat them in the butter and oil mixture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, then season with the salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the peas simmer gently for 8–10 minutes or until tender.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh mint leaves.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1728 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1365 mg | 29% | |
*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.
