Paraben Free Classic Creamed Peas
Creamed peas are one of those quietly comforting dishes that deserve way more attention than they get — silky, subtly spiced, and deeply satisfying in the simplest way. The sauce starts with a classic butter-and-flour roux, cooked until it smells faintly nutty, then brought together with whole milk into something velvety and rich. A pinch of nutmeg and black pepper give it just enough warmth to feel intentional rather than plain. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, the real challenge is often packaged and processed foods, where preservatives hide in plain sight. This recipe sidesteps all of that — every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable pantry staple with nothing extra lurking in the label. Frozen peas, real butter, flour, milk, and a few spices are genuinely all you need. The optional sugar is a nice touch if your peas lean starchy rather than sweet, and it keeps the whole dish tasting bright and fresh. Serve it immediately while the peas are still vivid green and the sauce is at its creamiest best.
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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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