Whole30 Masala Peas
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with these vibrant and flavorful Whole30 Masala Peas! This quick and easy recipe features tender green peas infused with the bold, earthy spices of turmeric, cumin, and coriander, all brought together in a fragrant, coconut oil base. Fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of green chili add depth and a gentle kick, while a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cilantro brighten every bite. Perfectly suited for Whole30, paleo, or gluten-free diets, this one-pan recipe delivers a nutrient-packed dish in under 25 minutes. Serve as a satisfying side or enjoy on its own for a healthy, plant-based snack bursting with Indian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 inch piece, grated ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 finely chopped (optional) green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped cilantro
- 1 cut into wedges lime
Instructions
Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them sputter for about 30 seconds.
Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and finely chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the chopped green chili, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Sauté for another minute to allow the spices to become fragrant.
Stir in the frozen green peas and mix well to coat the peas with the spices.
Add salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the peas before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1818 mg | 39% | |
*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.
