Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh green peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Cook the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes, tossing to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute fresh peas with frozen if fresh are unavailable.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
