Italian Peas

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Make frozen peas fabulous with my mom's recipe. Let's just say, you'll never look at peas the same way again — they are so good.

Submitted by WORSHIPWARRIORMT
Updated on May 3, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 16 ounces frozen green peas

  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make Italian peas.

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  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

    Onion and garlic cooking in a skillet of oil.

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  3. Add frozen peas and stir in stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

    Frozen peas and stock added to skillet, cooking until peas are tender.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

106 Calories
5g Fat
12g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 142mg 3%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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