Description
This irresistible smoked paprika buttered peas recipe is a delightful side dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the peas and smoked paprika, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the peas are tender.
- Serve immediately as a side dish.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Fresh peas are preferred, but frozen peas work well too.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg