Parmesan Peas
hese Parmesan peas are an outstandingly good way to use frozen peas. And once fresh peas are available again, I’ll make this recipe with fresh ones. But either way, frozen or fresh, these peas are great!
Servings 6
Calories 121kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 small shallots sliced or diced
- Kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 pound peas frozen, thawed completely
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallots along with a pinch of salt. Cook until the shallots are soft and translucent.
- Add the peas and another pinch of salt. Cook until peas are soft and bright green, 2-3 minutes at most. Do not overcook or the peas will change color and no longer be bright green.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Serve sprinkled with the cheese and a pinch or two of pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg