Brazil Nut Free Classic Creamed Peas
Creamed peas are one of those quietly comforting side dishes that somehow make everything on the plate feel more complete. A simple butter-and-flour roux forms the backbone of a silky béchamel, which gets a subtle warmth from a pinch of nutmeg before the bright green peas are folded in. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with everyday pantry staples — butter, flour, milk, and frozen peas — so there's no hunting down specialty ingredients or second-guessing labels. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of the problem ingredients without requiring any swaps or substitutions whatsoever. The optional pinch of sugar is a small but clever touch that brings out the natural sweetness of the peas and balances the savory cream sauce beautifully. It's the kind of side dish that pairs with almost anything and takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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)
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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