Peas with Mushrooms
Elevate your weeknight meals with this delightful recipe for Peas with Mushrooms—a healthy, hearty side dish packed with vibrant flavors and effortless elegance. This quick 25-minute recipe features tender green peas and earthy mushrooms sautéed in a fragrant garlic-infused olive oil and butter base. A touch of dried thyme and a sprinkle of fresh parsley enhance the dish with herbaceous notes, while a simple seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper ties everything together. Perfect as a versatile side for roasted meats, or serve it atop fluffy rice or pasta for a satisfying vegetarian main! With minimal prep and only one skillet needed, this dish is a go-to for busy evenings without sacrificing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 250 grams mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or your choice)
- 300 grams frozen green peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to bubble.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
Stir in the thawed peas and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing them to heat through.
Sprinkle the dish with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy over rice or pasta as a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 406 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.
