Mushy peas are a great side dish with fried cod or salmon. You can add more liquid (water or cream) depending on how mushy you want your peas. Use low-fat milk if you’re calorie-conscious.
PREPARATION TIME
Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Bring a shallow pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add frozen peas, and cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.
Drain peas, and transfer to a blender or large food processor. Add cream, butter, salt, and pepper, and process until blended, but still thick with small pieces of peas.
Adjust seasonings to taste, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
132 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |