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Peas With Shallots, Mushrooms And Tarragon

Peas With Shallots, Mushrooms And Tarragon
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Occasionally, I find fresh peas at our farmer’s market.  And I pay for them.  They’re not cheap.  But there is something rhythmic about shelling peas.  There is an anticipation that these peas will taste so much better than what I get at the grocery store because they are so fresh!  I imagine all sorts of incarnations for them. I put effort into spotlighting them in my dishes.  And I’m always disappointed.

 

frozen peas, mushrooms, shallots, lemon, herbs

Why?  Well, first,  the peas are typically not uniform in size.  In one pod, I’ll find peas that are miniature pea-lings right next to others that are full-grown.  Weird.  I mean they’re in the same pod.  

 

 sauteed shallots

Also, the yield is paltry.  I’ve paid $5 for a lunch bag full of pea pods which only yields about 1 cup of shelled  peas.  And lastly, they tend to be tough.  Not all, but some.  And the point of having a straight from the market “pea experience” is to have the freshest, most flavorful, pop-in-your-mouth reward.

 

sauteed mushrooms

After having bought the farmer’s market peas for two years, trying every manner of preparing them and being constantly disappointed, I waved the white flag.  I surrender.  And I’m happier for it.  There are certain convenience foods that make sense.  Frozen peas are one of them.  

 

combining the veg

They’ve been picked, blanched and packaged at their peak.  The manufacturers must put them through a sorting facility, because I’ve never seen a pea-ling in any carton or bag I’ve ever bought.  And let’s not forget – they are available year round and cost about $2.50/lb.  Sold.

 

adding lemon zest to peas

I’m not eschewing all produce from the farmer’s market, certainly not.  In fact,  the fresh tarragon and thyme as well as the shallots, mushrooms and lemon came from our local green market.

 

adding herbs to peas

  They work very well together in this simple side dish.

 

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Peas With Shallots, Mushrooms And Tarragon

A simple recipe to dress up ordinary frozen peas.  Make it in 15 minutes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 14- oz package frozen peas
  • 2 medium shallots thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/2 pound baby bella mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth white wine or water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook 3-5 minutes until softened and slightly translucent. Do not brown.
  • Transfer shallots to a small bowl.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and increase heat to medium high. Add mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are browned and have given off their liquid, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to the shallot bowl.
  • Return pan to heat and add frozen peas and broth (or whichever liquid you're using). Heat over medium high heat, until broth boils and peas are heated through. Remove peas from heat and stir in the shallots and mushrooms to combine. Add the tarragon and thyme, butter and about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more lemon zest if you like. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 38.6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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Comments

  1. Christine says

    January 2, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    What a perfect and tasty side dish! Love all the healthy ingredients and beautiful color!

    Reply
  2. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    January 2, 2018 at 11:27 AM

    These peas sound amazing! I’ve been trying to find more healthy, creative side dish options so this one is perfect!

    Reply
  3. Sandi says

    January 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    I love that you used tarragon in this recipe. I feel like that spice is so underused these days 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kate | Veggie Desserts says

    January 2, 2018 at 10:53 AM

    What a stunning side dish! I love the sound of this – so easy and flavourful. I agree on frozen peas – so convenient.

    Reply
  5. Julia says

    January 2, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    I could tell you stories about the “fresh” produce from farmers markets. And I absolutely agree with you that it’s very hard to get the freshest of the fresh peas. Frozen is definitely a great choice! This recipe sounds delicious 🙂

    Reply

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