Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Peas
Elevate your side dish game with this Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Peas recipe, a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional mash. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this dish combines the natural sweetness of fresh or frozen peas with the richness of unsalted butter and heavy cream for a luxuriously creamy texture. Brightened with a hint of fresh mint, a dash of garlic powder, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of black pepper, it's packed with vibrant, herby aromas. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this low-sodium option is both nutritious and satisfying, ideal as a warm accompaniment to grilled proteins or a standalone snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh or frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 50 milliliters heavy cream
- 5 grams fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
If using fresh peas, rinse them under cold water. If using frozen peas, there's no need to thaw them fully.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3-5 minutes until they are tender.
Drain the peas well and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter and heavy cream to the peas in the pot.
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the peas until they reach the desired level of smoothness.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the mashed peas, along with freshly ground black pepper and garlic powder.
Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavor of the dish.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, keeping to low-sodium ingredients.
Serve warm as a side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.8 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1289 mg | 27% | |
*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.
