Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh green peas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the green peas for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked peas to the skillet, stirring well. Squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon juice with a splash of white wine vinegar for extra tang.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg