Description
Creamy and flavorful, these mashed peas are a delightful side dish perfect for any meal. With a hint of fresh mint, they add a pop of color and taste to your plate. Easy to make and versatile, they complement a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh or frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Peas: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add peas and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain well and return peas to the pot. Add butter, cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash to desired texture.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh mint if using. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
- Mashed peas pair well with roasted meats, fish, or traditional British lamb dishes.
- For extra flavor, sauté a minced clove of garlic in the butter before adding peas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
