Minted Buttered Peas
Minted Buttered Peas is a classic, simple side dish featuring tender green peas sautéed in butter and freshened with chopped mint. It is a staple in British and American home cooking, often served alongside roast meats or as part of a Sunday dinner. The dish celebrates the sweet flavor of peas enhanced by the cool, aromatic notes of mint.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the peas, with added fat from the butter, and provides a modest amount of plant-based protein. It is rich in vitamins like vitamin K and vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 750 IU |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
Per 1 cup (160 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of peas and mint is a timeless pairing in British cuisine, believed to date back centuries, where mint was used both for flavor and to aid digestion. Nutritionally, the vitamin C in the peas and mint can help enhance the absorption of iron from the dish.
