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Minted Peas
Servings = 2 | Serving size =4 ounces peas
This recipe can be multiplied by 2,3.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
| 3 cups | water |
| 8 ounces | fresh peas (or frozen if need be) |
| 2 Tbsp | light spread (like Promise Buttery Spread Light or Take Control Light) |
| 2 tsp | honey |
| 1 tsp | fresh mint leaves (or 1/4 tsp. dried) |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
If you are using fresh peas, pick over them and discard any brown ones. If you are using frozen, thaw them in a strainer under cool water.
Place the water in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 8 minutes. (If using frozen peas cook only for about 3 minutes.)
While the peas are cooking place the spread, honey, mint and salt in a small mixing bowl.
After the peas have cooked strain them and add to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. Toss using a spoon or rubber spatula.
Serve as soon as the peas are well blended with the other ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces peas | Servings 2
Calories 155 | Calories from Fat 50
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat 2g (8%)
Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) | Sodium 355 mg (15 %)
Total Carbohydrates 21g (7%) | Sugars 12g
Dietary Fiber 5g (19%) | Protein 6g
Vitamin A 61% | Vitamin C 34 % | Calcium 3% | Iron 10%
Vitamin K 31 mcg | Potassium 176 mg | Magnesium 28 mg
"Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live."
-Socrates, Philosopher
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is the most wonderful side dish. If you can find fresh peas in the market, purchase them and eat them with the next meal. The freshness of the mint and peas with just a hint of sweet honey is delightful. All of this with tons of fiber, lots of Vitamin C and Vitamin A in a serving of lovely legumes.