Mushy Peas

Name: Mushy Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups dried marrowfat peas; 1 tsp baking soda; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

A classic side dish made from soaked marrowfat peas simmered until tender and coarsely mashed with butter and seasonings.

50 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

BritishSideStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups dried marrowfat peas
1 tsp baking soda
4 cups water
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Place 2 cups dried marrowfat peas in a large bowl, add 1 tsp baking soda, and cover with boiling water. Soak overnight or for 12 hours.
2

Drain and rinse the soaked dried marrowfat peas thoroughly under cold water.
3

Transfer the rinsed dried marrowfat peas to a saucepan and cover with 4 cups water.
4

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes until softened.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
6

Coarsely mash the dried marrowfat peas with a potato masher until thick and creamy.

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Questions

What is Mushy Peas?

A classic side dish made from soaked marrowfat peas simmered until tender and coarsely mashed with butter and seasonings. This reference files it under British side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

What should Mushy Peas look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until thick and creamy.

Can I make Mushy Peas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Mushy 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.

How many calories are in Mushy Peas?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 10 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Mushy Peas the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 12 hours: "Soak overnight or for 12 hours." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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