The Best Creamed Peas
Our creamed peas are easy to make, and you won't need to thicken the sauce with flour! Shallots, cream, and seasonings make these creamed peas the BEST!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup finely chopped shallots
- ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces frozen peas, thawed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pea shoots or lettuce leaves (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.2 tbsp unsalted butter
- When the butter is sizzling, add the shallots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- Add the chicken broth and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until reduced by about half.1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, or until reduced by about half and thickened. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.1 cup heavy cream | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add the thawed peas (drain well if you thawed them under running water) and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until hot.16 ounces frozen peas | 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or pea shoots, if desired.Pea shoots or lettuce leaves (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1396IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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