Mashed Peas

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

A quick, easier, healthier, and sweeter alternative to mashed potatoes. I first ate these at an Irish restaurant in Singapore and fell in love!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mashed Peas

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas

1 bunch fresh mint leaves

1 bunch green onions

chopped

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook and stir the frozen peas mint leaves and green onions until the peas are hot and tender but still bright green 7 to 10 minutes. Pour the peas into a bowl and mash until the peas are thoroughly crushed but still slightly chunky. Stir in the butter brown sugar and salt and pepper and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Serve warm or cold.

Nutritional Information

Mashed Peas

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 163.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.9g 10%

Carbohydrates: 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 9.3g

Fat: 8.8g 14%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 2151.8IU 43%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 26.9mg 45%

Folate: 74.8mcg 19%

Calcium: 67.8mg 7%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 26.7mg 10%

Potassium: 239.8mg 7%

Sodium: 118.4mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 78.8

*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.