Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic

Name: Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen peas; 4 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 6 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Trendy British side dish of buttery smashed peas topped with crispy garlic chips and fresh mint, elegant yet simple.

17 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

BritishSideStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

4 cups frozen peas
4 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2

Add 4 cups frozen peas and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
3

Drain well and return to the pot.
4

Add 4 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp white pepper to the peas.
5

Mash with a fork until slightly chunky with some whole peas remaining.
6

In a small skillet, heat 6 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
7

Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy.
8

Transfer crispy garlic and oil to the smashed peas.
9

Fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
11

Serve warm.

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Questions

What should Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until golden and crispy.

Can I make Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic is 4 tbsp 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 Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 6 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 320 mg sodium.

Can I make Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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