Chilli and Mint Peas
Forget about plain frozen peas! These Chilli and Mint Peas take dinnertime to the next level for next to no effort. They’re ready to fill that gap on your plate in minutes, tossed together with a colourful medley of chillies, garlic and refreshing mint.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories47
- Carbs5.5g
- Protein2.9g
- Fat0.9g
- Saturates0.2g
- Sugars2.9g
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Now’s your cue to dig that bag of frozen peas out of your freezer! We’ve made eating your greens far more exciting with this fiery, zingy, Chilli and Mint Peas recipe. Give your plate some colour and a nutritious boost all at once!
We’ve kept things super simple with a short list of ingredients you’re likely to have at home already. Inspired by the flavours you’d find at a certain chain restaurant, we’ve added a touch of spice with fresh red chillies, and balanced it out with refreshing mint.
It’s all combined, cooked and ready to serve in less than 10 minutes! That’s our idea of an ‘easy pea-sy’ side dish…
What diets is this Chilli and Mint Peas recipe suitable for?
This Chilli and Mint Peas recipe is suitable for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Remember to make sure that your reduced-fat spread is dairy-free.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Chilli and Mint Peas?
You don’t need any fancy ingredients or special equipment to make this super simple recipe.
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How many calories are in this Chilli and Mint Peas?
There are 47 calories per portion in our Chilli and Mint Peas recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category. If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
NHS guidelines suggest men should aim for 2,500 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and women require around 2000 calories. Each person has different calorie requirements depending on their goal, so you may want to adjust your daily calorie intake according to your own personal goal.
Step 1
Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat.
Step 2
Fry the chilli and garlic for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the defrosted peas and fry for another few minutes, until heated through.
Step 4
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the reduced-fat spread and fresh mint, and stir to coat until the spread has melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
What could I serve with this Chilli and Mint Peas recipe?
This Chilli and Mint Peas recipe goes really well with so many slimming-friendly main dishes, including mildly-spiced, meaty dishes like our Nando’s Peri Peri Chicken. Try any of these recipes for a Nando’s-inspired feast:
How do you know when Chilli and Mint Peas are cooked?
You’ll need to cook Chilli and Mint Peas for a couple of minutes, until the peas are heated through. Then wait for the mint-infused reduced-fat spread to melt until smooth. That’s your cue to season and serve!
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Chilli and Mint Peas in the fridge?
Once you’ve served this recipe, you’ll ideally need to eat it within 4 hours.
You can store any leftovers of this Chilli and Mint Peas in the fridge for around 3 days. Make sure that you allow them to cool before putting them in a container with a lid and chilling in the refrigerator.
Can I freeze Chilli and Mint Peas?
This recipe isn’t suitable for freezing.
How do I reheat Chilli and Mint Peas?
From chilled: Place in a microwave-proof container with loosely-fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until thoroughly reheated.
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Chilli and Mint Peas
Forget about plain frozen peas! These utterly delicious Chilli and Mint Peas are ready to fill that gap on your plate in minutes.
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
6 MINS
- KCals 47
- Carbs 5.5G
Instructions
- Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat.
- Fry the chilli and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the defrosted peas and fry for another few minutes, until heated through.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add the reduced-fat spread and fresh mint, and stir to coat until the spread has melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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