Best Irish Peas Recipe From Ireland Recipes

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MUSHY PEAS



Mushy Peas image

Made with English garden peas to mimic the texture of English Marrowfat Peas

Provided by Irish American Mom

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh English peas
2 ounces salted butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the peas in a colander and rinse well. Transfer the peas to a saucepan with a steaming tray. Add a 1/2 inch of water to the bottom, and turn up the heat. Once the water is boiling turn down the heat and steam the peas for 10 minutes.
  • Once the peas are tender, remove from the heat and drain.
  • Melt the butter in the bottom of a clean saucepan. Add the steamed peas to the butter. Turn off the heat.
  • Using a potato masher, mush the peas. Do not fully puree, but create a textured mush. Add the cream and mix thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with fried battered fish and chips.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 75 g, Calories 197 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 254 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g

IRISH "MATTER OF FACT PEAS" (MUSHY PEAS)



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You can also buy these peas canned but they are quite expensive and are so easy to make. These peas are also common in England as Pub Fare. I love them served with good Bangers (sausages) and a green saladWhat we call Baking soda in Canada is known elsewhere as bicarbonate of soda.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces dried split marrowfat peas (other may be substituted if not available)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups boiling water
salt
pepper
1 pinch sugar
butter

Steps:

  • Put the peas in a bowl, add baking soda, pour on the boiling water and soak overnight.
  • Next day drain and barely cover the peas with water, bring to a boil and simmer until tender and soft apprx 15-20 minutes, drain.
  • Add salt pepper pinch of sugar and the butter, stir and serve.

IRISH PEAS, RECIPE FROM IRELAND



IRISH PEAS, recipe from Ireland image

My neighbor suggested I try this tasty recipe. It is from her aunt in Ireland. Quick and easy, with a different mint taste twist. Makes a wonderful side dish. I never would have thought to cook peas this way, when we had a farm and canned peas by the bushel!! Oh! them day gone by....when both boys would help me shell our home...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Vegetables

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb fresh peas in the pod, shelled, or two packages (10 oz. each) of frozen peas.
1-3 sprig(s) mint
1 tsp sugar
boiling, salted water
1 Tbsp butter
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Shell the fresh pea pods.
  • 2. Cook peas, with mint and sugar in the boiling water, until peas are tender. 5-7 minutes.
  • 3. Drain, stir in butter, salt & pepper. Serves 4-6 An excellent side dish. Quick and easy

ITALIAN PEAS



Italian Peas image

This is my mom's recipe. Let's just say, you'll never look at peas the same way again...they are sooo good.

Provided by WORSHIPWARRIORMT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces frozen green peas
1 tablespoon chicken stock
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add frozen peas, and stir in stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 120.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MASHED PEAS



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A quick, easier, healthier, and sweeter alternative to mashed potatoes. I first ate these at an Irish restaurant in Singapore and fell in love!

Provided by Ella

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
1 bunch fresh mint leaves
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet, and cook and stir the frozen peas, mint leaves, and green onions until the peas are hot and tender but still bright green, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour the peas into a bowl, and mash until the peas are thoroughly crushed but still slightly chunky. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, and salt and pepper, and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 118.4 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

IRISH PEAS AND CABBAGE SCOTTISH STYLE



Irish Peas and Cabbage Scottish Style image

Make and share this Irish Peas and Cabbage Scottish Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AccidentalHomemaker

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups frozen peas
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded and washed
10 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a deep frying pan, heat 1 TBSP olive oil over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, boil a small pot of water, and blanche peas (cook for 2 minutes).
  • Add bacon, cook until just browned.
  • Add onions, and cook until they just start to change color, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and peas, stir well.
  • Add butter and chicken broth, stir and cover.
  • Lower heat to low-medium and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.

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