Description
This recipe for Minty Creamed Peas combines the fresh green flavors of peas and mint with a creamy, buttery white sauce. Serve it as a side for meat or fish, or on the holiday table.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 (10-ounce) bag of frozen peas, cooked until just warm (substituted 1 can of peas, drained, OR 1 3/4 cups fresh shelled peas, fully-cooked)
- 3 tablespoons coarsley-chopped fresh mint, divided
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute while constantly stirring. Whisk in the half and half and bring to a gentle bubble while stirring. Be careful that the milk doesn’t stick to the pan.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the chopped mint, and then season the sauce with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Stir in the peas and heat gently for 3-4 minutes, or until peas are warmed through and the sauce is thickened to your liking. Add more salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamed peas in a bowl, and sprinkle with the remaining mint and lemon zest (optional).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 hours