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Parmesan Peas

peas in a bowl with parmesan cheese and a lemon wedge
Makes: 7 Servings
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Give (these) peas a chance! Try varying this recipe by using other types of cheese or adding different seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 2 cans of reduced-sodium peas, drained and rinsed (15 ounce cans or 16 ounces frozen peas)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add peas and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are heated through.
  4. Add lemon juice and pepper and mix well. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Notes

  • Try other types of cheese or a blend!
  • Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/7 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 102
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 96 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 69 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 163 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 102
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 69 mg
Potassium 163 mg
Sodium 96 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 110 mg
Selenium 4 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 122 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 14 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 25 mcg
Folate 42 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Vegetables 3/4 cups