Best Steamed English Peas With Basil Butter Recipes

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EASY STEAMED ENGLISH PEAS



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A classic spring side dish, these steamed peas are perfect with only the addition of butter, salt and pepper. Toss in some chopped fresh herbs if you like. For a vegan version, feel free to substitute extra-virgin olive oil for the butter.

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups shelled fresh English peas
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives, chervil or flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine peas and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan.
  • Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring once or twice and lowering heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Drain peas, return to pan, and stir in butter, herbs, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 2.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Protein 5 grams

HERBED PEAS



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Fresh herbs produce peas that please! Here's a great dish I love serving with my favorite meat dishes. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup butter
6 cups fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peas and green onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ENGLISH PEAS



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A different and light way to serve peas. It's wonderful served with Country Ham, tiny biscuits, and corn salad as a great Sunday lunch.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups shelled fresh peas (3 pounds unshelled)
1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint
4 cups thinly sliced boston lettuce (about 1 small head)
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add peas and stir to coat with oil.
  • Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in mint and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add lettuce, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 101.5, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.1

GLORIFIED ENGLISH PEAS



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Make and share this Glorified English Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by l0vetw0c00k

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup green peas
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup green olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 526.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6.5

SWEET ENGLISH PEAS



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A traditional English recipe. Use either new, small peas, or small frozen peas. This is wonderful served as part of an English Sunday roast dinner! Another gem from Great British Cooking.

Provided by truebrit

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb tiny peas
2 ounces butter
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook peas in a small amount of boiling, salted water, until tender (if using frozen peas, follow package instructions).
  • Drain, and set aside.
  • In another saucepan, heat the butter, and add the peas, mint and sugar.
  • Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, tossing to mix.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 107.3, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 6.3

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