Italian Peas
Italian Peas transforms frozen peas by gently sautéing them with sweet onion and garlic, then letting them simmer in a splash of chicken stock until tender and flavorful. The result is a bright, savory side with delicate sweetness and a hint of pepper. Serve alongside weeknight roasts, grilled proteins, or pasta when you want something fresh and comforting.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the frozen peas and stir in the stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 111.73 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.35 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 14.26 g 5%
- Total Fat 4.5 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.65 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 176.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 5.29 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 20.22 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Peas is an Italian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Garlic, Green Peas, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 111.73 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Peas?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Italian Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Garlic, Green Peas, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Peas?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 111.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Italian Peas healthy?
- Italian Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 111.73 calories and 2.35 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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