Green peas with mushrooms make a yummy side dish!

Green peas with mushrooms

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4 -6 servings

Our peas with mushrooms recipe is the epitome of simple and delicious.

Cook the mushrooms first. Sautéing until they are well browned not only adds a major dose of flavor, but it also makes the dish more visually appealing. This step locks in the mushroom’s earthy attributes.

Adding salt too early pulls moisture from the mushrooms, which can make them pale, slippery and, well, gross. That’s why we wait to add a sprinkle of salt until the end. It gives the ‘shrooms a chance to brown properly.

Keep stirring so that your onions don’t scorch. As the juices evaporate, you’ll notice a brownish residue seeping into the onions. Again, this is some big-time flavor!

green peas with mushrooms recipe

what you'll need
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 oz package mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 16 oz bag petite peas, frozen
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition Facts
green peas with mushrooms recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 631mg 26%
Potassium 203mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 7g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 14%
Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 0.3%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. When the butter is melted, add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute before adding the mushrooms.
  2. Allow the mixture to cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the mushrooms have softened and become dark brown around the edges and the onions have become a nice brown caramel color.
  3. Once the mushrooms have cooked completely, season with ½ tsp of salt and stir to combine.
  4. Add the frozen peas and toss to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the peas just become hot. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cheryl Says

We use petite peas. They are sweeter and crisper than sweet peas. But, you can use whichever you prefer. Depending on how sweet the peas actually are, tone up or down the salt level before serving.