Peas with Herbs
Peas with Herbs is a healthy, quick, and delicious side dish that’s ready in about 10 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 253kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh peas
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
- ½ cup arugula
- ¼ cup parsley
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup mint
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- zest and juice of one lemon
Instructions
- Prepare an ice-water bath in a large bowl. In a medium saucepan, add the peas to boiling, salted water and cook 1-2 minutes, until the peas are tender-crisp. Strain the peas, and transfer them to the ice-water bath.
- In your blender or food processor, combine the remaining ingredients except the lemon juice, and pulse for 30 seconds, until they’re finely minced. Toss the peas with the pesto, and squeeze lemon juice on top prior to serving. Taste for salt.
Notes
The final dish will have less sodium than is calculated here, as much of the salt goes in the water and down the drain when you drain the peas.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2310IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg
