Peas and baby spinach with sesame-basil butter
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes8 cups (2 L), for 8 servings
Ingredients
1-kg bag frozen peas
2 garlic cloves
1 red chili, preferably serrano or another hot red pepper (optional)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp dark sesame oils
1/2 tsp salt
284-g bag baby spinach
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Remove peas from freezer and partially thaw on counter while preparing ingredients. Mince garlic. Seed and mince chili, if using. In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt butter with sesame oil. Add garlic and chili, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in peas. Sprinkle in salt and continue to cook, stirring often, until peas are hot, from 2 to 3 minutes. Then stir in spinach and basil just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 143, Protein 6.3g, Carbohydrates 15.9g, Fat 6.7g, Fibre 5.5g, Sodium 284mg.
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