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Mushy peas in a dark bowl, topped with whole peas, black pepper, and lemon halves.

Ingredients

  • Water for boiling peas
  • 10 ounces frozen green peas
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Lemon juice as needed (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add frozen peas and salt. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the peas are tender.
    Green peas boiling in a pot for mushy peas.
  • Drain the peas and return them to the pan. Add butter, cream, and salt and black pepper to taste.
    Adding butter, cream, and seasonings to peas in a pot for mushy peas.
  • Use a potato masher or fork to mash the peas to a rough paste until the desired texture is reached.
    Mashing peas with a fork in a pot to make mushy peas.
  • Mix in optional fresh lemon juice and adjust seasonings according to your preferences.
    Squeezing fresh lemon juice into a pot of mushy peas.
  • Serve the mushy peas immediately as a side dish.
    Mushy peas in a rustic bowl, garnished with whole peas, pepper, and a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 43g (14%) Protein: 18g (36%) Fat: 7g (11%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 14mg (1%) Fiber: 18g (75%) Sugar: 6g (7%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.