Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Creamed Peas
Creamed peas are one of those quietly comforting dishes that deserve way more attention than they get. A silky béchamel made from butter, flour, and whole milk wraps around sweet, bright green peas in a way that feels genuinely indulgent without being heavy. The optional pinch of sugar coaxes out the natural sweetness of the peas, and a whisper of nutmeg gives the sauce a warmth that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. What makes this dish so easy to trust is how clean and straightforward every ingredient is. Processed meats and cured foods are the usual culprits when it comes to hidden preservatives, but a simple stovetop sauce built from pantry staples sidesteps all of that entirely. Frozen peas, unsalted butter, milk, and a few spices — nothing on this list gives you anything to second-guess. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, or a simple weeknight pork chop.
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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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