Continental Peas Recipes

BEST PEAS RECIPE

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This peas recipe takes just 5 minutes! Cooking frozen peas with garlic and lemon makes them taste incredible. It's an easy side dish that everyone loves!

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Side Dish

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
Zest of 1/2 lemon, optional

Steps:

Rinse the peas under warm water and shake off excess liquid.
Smash and peel the garlic cloves.
Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the smashed garlic and frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through but still bright green.
Season with the kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and lemon zest. Discard the garlic cloves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Sugar 3.4 g, Sodium 95.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg

MASHED PEAS

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A quick, easier, healthier, and sweeter alternative to mashed potatoes. I first ate these at an Irish restaurant in Singapore and fell in love!

Provided by Ella

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
1 bunch fresh mint leaves
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet, and cook and stir the frozen peas, mint leaves, and green onions until the peas are hot and tender but still bright green, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour the peas into a bowl, and mash until the peas are thoroughly crushed but still slightly chunky. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, and salt and pepper, and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 118.4 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

20 BEST WAYS TO COOK WITH PEAS

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With these pea recipes in your back pocket, you'll never run out of tasty meal ideas! From pasta to soup to salad, peas are the perfect addition to any menu.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

Pea, Zucchini and Pesto Orzo (Risoni)
Peas with Lemon
Pancetta and Pea Pasta
Pea Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes u0026amp; Arugula (Vegan + GF)
Lemony Green Pasta with Peas u0026amp; Ricotta
Creamy Asparagus and Pea Soup
Spring Risotto with Asparagus u0026amp; Peas
4-Ingredient Pea Dip
Green Pea Curry Hummus
Potato Salad with Peas and Mint
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smashed Peas
Green Pea Soup with Chive Flowers
Sautéed Asparagus and Peas
Lemon-Y Smashed Pea Toasts
Bacon Pea Salad
Carrots and Peas
Sweet Pea Ham Quiche
Spring Pea and Onion Gluten-Free Noodle Bowls
Seared Scallops with Pea u0026amp; Mint Puree

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Organize all the required ingredients.
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