Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Creamed Peas
Creamy, comforting, and ready in minutes, this classic side dish is the kind of simple cooking that feels like a warm hug on a busy day. A silky béchamel made from butter, flour, and whole milk wraps around bright green peas in a way that's genuinely hard to resist. Whole milk adds a welcome dose of calcium and fat-soluble nutrients, making this an especially smart choice when your body is working overtime to produce milk. The peas themselves bring plant-based protein and folate to the table, two things nursing parents are often told to keep prioritizing postpartum. A pinch of nutmeg gives the sauce a subtle warmth that elevates the whole dish beyond basic weeknight fare. It comes together in one saucepan with pantry staples, so there's no complicated prep standing between you and a satisfying, nourishing bowl. Serve it alongside whatever protein you have on hand and dinner is done.
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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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