Low Sugar Classic Creamed Peas
Creamed peas are one of those quietly comforting side dishes that deserve way more attention than they get. A simple butter-and-flour roux forms the base, then whole milk is whisked in slowly until the sauce turns silky and thick enough to cling to every pea. A pinch of nutmeg and black pepper give it a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than its short ingredient list suggests. The sugar listed here is completely optional — the peas bring their own natural sweetness, so you can leave it out entirely and the dish still tastes perfectly balanced and satisfying. That flexibility is exactly what makes this recipe a smart pick when you're keeping an eye on added sweeteners, since you're in full control of what goes into the pot. Bright green, tender, and wrapped in a creamy sauce, this is the kind of vegetable side that actually disappears from the serving bowl.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
Can be omittedgranulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the flour and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture turns pale golden and smells faintly nutty.
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