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Side dishe for 12

Creamed Peas

Tender peas simmer in a smooth shallot cream sauce seasoned with pepper and nutmeg for a warm vegetable side dish.

$0.45per serving $
20 minstart to table
12servings

AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesSpring

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup shallots
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper or black pepper
  • 6 cups frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • generous pinch nutmeg

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then cook the shallots for 3 minutes.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Simmer the sauce for 4 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas and cream, then cook for 6 minutes until the peas are hot and tender.

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