Steamed Green Peas

Steamed Green Peas

Tender green peas steamed quickly to keep their sweet flavor and bright color.

Total 8 min Makes 4 servings Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

Fresh or frozen peas steam in just minutes, retaining a bright color and natural sweetness that boiling can wash away. A simple toss with butter, salt, and a touch of mint or lemon turns them into a quick, versatile side dish fit for weeknight dinners or holiday tables.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen green peas
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method

  1. Fill a 6-quart saucepan with about 1 inch of water and set a steamer basket inside, making sure the water sits below the basket.

  2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

  3. Add the peas to the steamer basket, cover, and reduce heat to medium.

  4. Steam the peas, covered, until bright green and just tender, 4 to 5 minutes for fresh peas or 3 to 4 minutes for frozen.

  5. Transfer the peas to a serving bowl and toss immediately with butter, salt, and pepper until the butter melts and coats the peas.

  6. Sprinkle with fresh mint and lemon zest, then serve warm.

Rate this recipe

★ 4.8 (1)

Comments

    Log in to comment.

    Steamed Green Peas

    Fresh or frozen peas steam in just minutes, retaining a bright color and natural sweetness that boiling can wash away. A simple toss with butter, salt, and a touch of mint or lemon turns them into a quick, versatile side dish fit for weeknight dinners or holiday tables.

    8 min 4 servings 95 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups fresh or frozen green peas
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

    Method

    1. 1

      Fill a 6-quart saucepan with about 1 inch of water and set a steamer basket inside, making sure the water sits below the basket.

    2. 2

      Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

    3. 3

      Add the peas to the steamer basket, cover, and reduce heat to medium.

    4. 4

      Steam the peas, covered, until bright green and just tender, 4 to 5 minutes for fresh peas or 3 to 4 minutes for frozen.

    5. 5

      Transfer the peas to a serving bowl and toss immediately with butter, salt, and pepper until the butter melts and coats the peas.

    6. 6

      Sprinkle with fresh mint and lemon zest, then serve warm.