Creamed Peas and New Potatoes

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Just a recipe a local farmer suggested to me to use with his potatoes and peas. I slightly modified it and it's very tasty.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creamed Peas and New Potatoes

Ingredients

1 pound baby red potatoes

quartered

1 cup shelled English peas

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup milk

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan bring 1 cup water to a boil. Simmer peas in boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes or until tender (do NOT overcook). Drain.

Step 3

Using the same saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a thick paste; gradually whisk in milk stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Now add potatoes and peas to the sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes stirring often. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Creamed Peas and New Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 182.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 30.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 16%

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 4.3g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 12.5mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 494.4IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 18.5mg 31%

Folate: 39.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 87.4mg 9%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 43.8mg 16%

Potassium: 579.3mg 16%

Sodium: 50.7mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 38.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.