Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Mashed Peas, a simple and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Made with green peas, butter, garlic, and a hint of lemon, this dish is a refreshing addition to your table.
Ingredients
Frozen Green Peas:
2 cups
Unsalted Butter:
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Garlic Clove (minced):
1 small
Fresh Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Fresh Mint (optional):
1 tablespoon chopped
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/8 teaspoon
Instructions
- Boil Peas: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.
- Process Peas: Drain and transfer the peas to a food processor. Add butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, mint (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Blend: Pulse until the peas are mostly smooth but slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve warm as a side dish or spread.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of cream or Greek yogurt while blending.
- Fresh peas can be used when in season—just cook slightly longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
