Italian Peas and Eggs
Transform your weeknight meals with this quick and comforting recipe for Italian Peas and Eggs! Featuring tender sautéed peas paired with creamy, softly scrambled eggs, this dish is elevated with the savory richness of Parmesan cheese and a pop of freshness from parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder uses pantry staples like frozen peas and eggs, making it ideal for a last-minute side dish or a satisfying light main. The gentle cooking technique ensures perfectly fluffy eggs folded into sweet, garlicky peas, while a touch of olive oil and aromatic onions build layers of rustic Italian flavor. Serve it warm with crusty bread to soak up every bite of this simple yet elegant meal that’s perfect for any occasion! Keywords: Italian peas and eggs, easy Italian recipes, quick side dishes, scrambled eggs with peas, one-pan dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 4 eggs
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent, stirring frequently.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and heated through.
In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them with a pinch of salt and black pepper until well blended.
Lower the heat to medium-low and create a small well in the center of the peas. Pour the beaten eggs into the well.
Gently stir the eggs into the peas with a spatula, folding and cooking slowly to achieve soft curds. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Once the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the Italian Peas and Eggs warm as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light main.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 766 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 2811 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 427 mg | 9% | |
*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.
