Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen whole peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- If using fresh peas, shell them. If using frozen peas, no preparation is needed.
- Fill a medium saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the peas to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the peas are tender but still bright green.
- Drain the peas in a colander.
- Return the empty saucepan to the stove over low heat.
- Add butter to the pan and let it melt.
- Add the drained peas back to the pan.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then gently stir to coat the peas with butter and seasonings.
- If using, add the chopped mint and stir gently.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious whole peas!
Recipe Details:
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Vitamin C: 20% of Daily Value
- Vitamin A: 10% of Daily Value
- Iron: 6% of Daily Value
Tips and Variations:
- For extra flavor, try adding a minced garlic clove or a small, finely chopped onion when melting the butter.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme, basil, or parsley instead of mint.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with olive oil or your preferred plant-based butter alternative.
- Leftover peas can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and easily reheated in the microwave or used cold in salads.