Side dishe for 12
Creamed Peas
Tender peas simmer in a smooth shallot cream sauce seasoned with pepper and nutmeg for a warm vegetable side dish.
Typical price
$1.94for 4 servings
$0.48 per serving$1.94 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 13 oz | $0.51Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 30 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup shallots
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper or black pepper
- 6 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- generous pinch nutmeg
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then cook the shallots for 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Simmer the sauce for 4 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cream, then cook for 6 minutes until the peas are hot and tender.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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