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Minted Garden Peas

Sweet garden peas gently cooked with butter, minced shallot, and freshly chopped mint for a classic side dish.

11 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

BritishSideStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen garden peas
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 medium minced shallot and cook for 2 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add 3 cups frozen garden peas, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until warm.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Minted Garden Peas?

Sweet garden peas gently cooked with butter, minced shallot, and freshly chopped mint for a classic side dish. This reference files it under British side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 11 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of shallots in Minted Garden Peas?

The entry for Minted Garden Peas calls for 1 medium shallot, minced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Can I make Minted Garden Peas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Minted Garden Peas is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Minted Garden Peas vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How long does Minted Garden Peas keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Minted Garden Peas within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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