Herbed Peas
Brighten up your meal with these vibrant and flavorful Herbed Peas—a quick and easy side dish that celebrates fresh, aromatic herbs and a buttery finish. In just 15 minutes, tender peas are infused with the zing of lemon zest, the earthiness of parsley, and the refreshing notes of mint, creating a perfectly balanced combination that's as delicious as it is simple to prepare. This recipe calls for frozen peas, making it a convenient yet elegant addition to any weeknight dinner or holiday feast. Whether paired with roast chicken, grilled salmon, or a hearty vegetarian main, these herbed peas are the perfect way to elevate your table with a pop of color, flavor, and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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
- 100 milliliters water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 100 milliliters of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the frozen peas to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, until just tender and bright green. Drain the peas and set aside.
Reduce the heat to low and return the saucepan to the stove. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the chopped parsley, chopped mint leaves, and lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute to release the aromas of the herbs.
Return the drained peas to the saucepan and toss gently to coat in the herbed butter.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to combine evenly.
Remove from heat and transfer the herbed peas to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side to your favorite main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 837 mg | 18% | |
*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.
