Best Smashed Buttery Peas Recipes

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SMASHED BUTTERY PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 pound frozen peas with 4 tablespoons each butter and water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat until soft, 12 to 15 minutes. Uncover and smash with a potato masher to make a chunky puree. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon each lemon zest and pepper. Season with salt and thin with 2 to 3 tablespoons water.

SMASHED PEAS AND RICOTTA CHEESE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls
1 lemon, zested
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To a medium pot over medium heat, add oil, then butter and onion. Saute onion bits 2 minutes, then add frozen peas, raise heat a bit. Stir peas to heat them through and allow their water to evaporate. When peas are heated through, add ricotta and parsley to the pan and smash cheese together with the peas. Add lemon zest. Season mixture with salt and pepper and serve.

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

SMASHED PEAS WITH MINT BUTTER



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This is a Gourmet Magazine recipe which is a variation on "mushy peas", a beloved British street food. Posted for ZWT 8.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, not thawed
2/3 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes and softened
1/3 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook peas with water and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender, about 8 minutes.
  • While peas cook, stir together butter, mint, parsley, pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoons salt until combined well.
  • Pulse peas (with cooking water) in 2 batches in a food processor until coarsely pureed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.

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

SMASHED PEAS WITH MINT BUTTER



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Categories     Herb     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Pea     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (10-oz) packages frozen peas, not thawed
2/3 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook peas with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender, about 8 minutes.
  • While peas cook, stir together butter, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
  • Pulse peas (with cooking water) in 2 batches in a food processor until coarsely puréed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.

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