Creole Garlic Peas

Brighten up your dinner table with these vibrant and flavorful Creole Garlic Peas—a quick and easy side dish that packs a punch of bold Southern-inspired spices! Tender green peas are tossed in a buttery garlic sauce infused with Creole seasoning, paprika, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty twist, while a sprinkling of chopped parsley brings a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is the perfect complement to grilled meats, seafood, or hearty vegetarian mains. Impress your guests with this simple yet irresistibly seasoned recipe that promises to elevate any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the frozen peas for 2–3 minutes, just until they are thawed and bright green. Drain the peas and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and starts to foam, add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Stir in the Creole seasoning, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook the spices with the garlic for 30 seconds to release their flavors.

Step 4

Add the blanched peas to the skillet and toss them in the seasoned garlic butter mixture. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are heated through and evenly coated in the seasoning.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice for a pop of freshness.

Step 6

Transfer the Creole Garlic Peas to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(380.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	606.5

Total Fat 39.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1769.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 17.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 124.8mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 912.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 32.3%