Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

My daughter used to call fresh peas 'green candy.' Try them in this simple side dish, which goes with pretty much everything--chicken, beef, or fish.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint

Ingredients

2 cups shelled fresh peas

¾ pound new or red potatoes

unpeeled

cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Put peas in a bowl.

Step 2

Place potatoes in a pot and cover with lightly salted cold water. Bring to a boil; cook until crisp-tender 1 to 2 minutes. Drain pouring enough hot cooking liquid over peas to cover. Let peas stand 30 seconds then drain and rinse peas under cold water.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add peas potatoes broth and salt. Cook stirring until liquid reduces to a glaze 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in parsley and mint.

Nutritional Information

Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 89

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 3.1g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 363.5IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 23.6mg 39%

Folate: 31.4mcg 8%

Calcium: 16.1mg 2%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 22.1mg 8%

Potassium: 271.5mg 8%

Sodium: 162.9mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 27.6

*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.