Ma Leetle Petit Pois
Delight your taste buds with "Ma Leetle Petit Pois," a charmingly simple yet elegant side dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh peas. This French-inspired recipe combines tender peas with rich butter, aromatic shallots, and garlic, all gently simmered in chicken stock and accented with fresh thyme. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish offers a perfect balance of vibrant flavors and velvety textures, ideal for pairing with roast chicken, grilled fish, or holiday feasts. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a pop of color, "Ma Leetle Petit Pois" is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for home cooks seeking an elevated, easy-to-make vegetable side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small, finely chopped shallot
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 120 milliliters chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons, or to taste salt
- 0.25 teaspoons, or to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by prepping your ingredients: finely chop the shallot, mince the garlic, and chop the thyme and parsley (if using).
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Stir in the fresh peas and toss to coat them evenly in the buttery mixture.
Pour in the chicken stock and sprinkle in the chopped thyme. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the peas are tender but still bright green. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Season the peas with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the peas to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish alongside your favorite main course. Bon appétit!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1257 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1375 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.
