Easy Steamed English Peas

Serves 6
Time 15 min
Easy Steamed English Peas

A classic spring side dish, these steamed peas are perfect with only the addition of butter, salt and pepper. Toss in some chopped fresh herbs if you like. For a vegan version, feel free to substitute extra-virgin olive oil for the butter.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    4 cupsshelled fresh English peas
    1 tablespoonunsalted butter
    2 teaspoonsfinely chopped fresh chives, chervil or flat-leaf parsley
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Combine peas and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. 


Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 


Cook, stirring once or twice and lowering heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. 


Drain peas, return to pan, and stir in butter, herbs, salt and pepper.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

90

Total Fat

2.5g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

5mg

Sodium

290mg

Total Carbohydrate

12g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

5g

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