Lemon Dill Smashed Peas
Lemon Dill Smashed Peas
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Drain well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Return the drained peas to the hot pot (off the heat). Add the butter, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using a potato masher or a fork, gently smash the peas until they are roughly crushed but still have some texture. Do not over-mash into a smooth puree.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference. Serve immediately as a side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Dill Smashed Peas
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Drain well.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Return the drained peas to the hot pot (off the heat). Add the butter, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using a potato masher or a fork, gently smash the peas until they are roughly crushed but still have some texture. Do not over-mash into a smooth puree.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference. Serve immediately as a side dish.
⏱️ 1 min