Best Mashed Green Peas Recipes

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MASHED PEAS



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Make and share this Mashed Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sandra Hyde

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups chicken stock
3 lbs green peas, shelled
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/8 teaspoon salt
3/8 teaspoon saffron

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock to a boil.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Cover and cook over a medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until the peas are soft.
  • Mash pea mixture or puree them in a blender.
  • Return the puree to a pot and simmer to rewarm.
  • Serve in soup bowls.
  • Garnish with a sprig of parsley or a twist of black pepper is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 332.9, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 12, Sugar 20.3, Protein 15.6

BUTTER-SMASHED PEAS WITH RADISHES



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These butter-smashed green peas are served with sauteed radishes for a quick and easy side dish.

Provided by VirginiaWillis

Categories     Bean and Pea Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces frozen green peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring salted water to a rolling boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add peas. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to saucepan. Stir in radishes; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer radishes to a plate and return drained peas to pan. Mash peas lightly or until desired consistency with a potato masher. Stir in radishes and mint. Season with Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 117.3 mg

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