Creamed Peas
Creamed Peas is a quick and delicious healthy side dish that will add a touch of comfort to any meal you serve.
Servings: 4
Calories: 130kcal
Equipment
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter substitute a dairy-free butter alternative to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan
- 2 cups frozen peas
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup half-and-half cream see note below
- 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour use an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon minced parsley or mint
Instructions
- Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cups frozen peas, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together 1/3 cup half-and-half cream, 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper together in a measuring cup, ensuring that there are no lumps. When the peas begin to boil, slowly stir in the cream mixture. Continue to cook until the liquid has thickened. Remove from the heat, and add 1 Tablespoon minced parsley or mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute evaporated milk, or whatever milk you have in the fridge. Use your favorite dairy free milk to make this recipe Dairy Free and Vegan.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
