Vegan Creamy Mashed Peas

Elevate your side dish game with this delightful recipe for Vegan Creamy Mashed Peas—a vibrant, plant-based alternative to traditional mashed sides. Bursting with flavor, this dish combines tender green peas with the rich creaminess of coconut milk and vegan butter, enhanced by the cheesy nuttiness of nutritional yeast. A touch of minced garlic and a splash of zesty lemon juice add depth, while fresh mint leaves bring a refreshing finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads. Serve it warm alongside your favorite mains for a nutrient-packed, dairy-free side that’s as comforting as it is colorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

500 grams frozen green peas
200 milliliters coconut milk
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons vegan butter
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
10 leaves fresh mint leaves

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add the frozen peas to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender. Drain the peas and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the vegan butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the drained peas to the saucepan along with the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Using an immersion blender or a food processor, blend the mixture until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice and fresh mint leaves, mixing well.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 8

Serve the creamy mashed peas warm as a side dish.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(768.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	739.2

Total Fat 24.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1429.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 33.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.9mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1685.4mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 52.6%