Side dishe for 3
Mushy Peas
Green peas simmer with butter, lemon, mint, salt, and pepper before being gently mashed into a soft side dish.
Typical price
$1.66for 4 servings
$0.41 per serving$1.66 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
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.24 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cup peas
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried mint
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Steps
- Combine the peas and water in a medium saucepan and bring them to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook the peas for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Drain any excess water and return the peas to the saucepan.
- Mash the peas with the butter, lemon juice, salt, dried mint, and black pepper until mostly smooth.
- Cook the mashed peas over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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