Parmesan Italian peas recipe

Parmesan Italian Peas

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6 servings

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious side dish that won’t take too much time, try our recipe for Italian peas. They’re savory and slightly garlicky…so, pretty much perfect!

This dish is especially easy to cook because it’s made with ready-to-use frozen peas. In fact, peas are one of the only vegetables that we think actually taste better frozen than fresh.

Really, petite peas don’t even need to be ‘cooked.’ Once they’re defrosted, all you need to do is warm them and they will come out perfectly plump, tender and juicy. Enjoy!

Parmesan Italian Peas Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1 lb bag petite peas, frozen
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, or Romano, grated
Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Italian Peas Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Potassium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 7%
Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 2%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Defrost peas by placing in a colander and running warm water over them until they are completely defrosted and tender, then set aside to allow them to drain.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and cook until tender and translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute.
  3. Add defrosted peas and any water that is still clinging to them. Season lightly with salt and pepper, keeping in mind that the cheese will have a fair amount of salt as well.
  4. Continue cooking just until the peas are hot, about 3–4 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, stir to combine, then transfer to a serving dish and enjoy.
Cheryl Says

Serve as a side or toss with your favorite pasta dish!