Herbed Peas

Brighten up your meal with these vibrant and flavorful Herbed Peas—a quick and easy side dish that celebrates fresh, aromatic herbs and a buttery finish. In just 15 minutes, tender peas are infused with the zing of lemon zest, the earthiness of parsley, and the refreshing notes of mint, creating a perfectly balanced combination that's as delicious as it is simple to prepare. This recipe calls for frozen peas, making it a convenient yet elegant addition to any weeknight dinner or holiday feast. Whether paired with roast chicken, grilled salmon, or a hearty vegetarian main, these herbed peas are the perfect way to elevate your table with a pop of color, flavor, and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 100 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 100 milliliters of water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the frozen peas to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, until just tender and bright green. Drain the peas and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and return the saucepan to the stove. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely.

Step 4

Once the butter is melted, stir in the chopped parsley, chopped mint leaves, and lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute to release the aromas of the herbs.

Step 5

Return the drained peas to the saucepan and toss gently to coat in the herbed butter.

Step 6

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to combine evenly.

Step 7

Remove from heat and transfer the herbed peas to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side to your favorite main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	343.7 grams (343.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	455

Total Fat 25.30g	32%
Saturated Fat 14.20g	71%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1204mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 45.20g	16%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 17.30g
Protein 16.90g	34%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 837mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 38.0%