Peas with Spinach and Shallots

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Peas with Spinach and Shallots
15 min.
4
132kcal

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If you're looking to add a vibrant and nutritious side dish to your meals, Peas with Spinach and Shallots is the perfect choice! This delightful vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish, but it also bursts with flavor and essential nutrients. The combination of tender green peas and fresh baby spinach creates a visually appealing dish that is as tasty as it is healthy.

The sweet, sautéed shallots and garlic bring a rich aromatic essence, beautifully complementing the natural sweetness of the peas. With a hint of black pepper and just the right amount of salt, every bite is deliciously seasoned. This dish is not only low in calories, at just 132 kcal per serving, but it also provides a well-balanced caloric breakdown, making it a guilt-free addition to your dining table.

Whether served alongside your favorite protein or as a stand-alone vegetarian delight, Peas with Spinach and Shallots offers a wonderful way to incorporate more greens into your diet. It's perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or even meal prepping. Give this recipe a try, and watch as it quickly becomes a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • oz baby spinach 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 10 oz peas frozen
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • medium shallots thinly sliced
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook shallots and garlic in oil and butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes.
  2. Stir in peas and water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach, salt, and pepper and cook, tossing, until spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein15.37%
Fat43.57%
Carbs41.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.08
Glycemic Load
3.56
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.278695705468%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
2.26mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:132.26kcal
6.61%
Fat:6.68g
10.28%
Saturated Fat:2.39g
14.96%
Carbohydrates:14.17g
4.72%
Net Carbohydrates:8.89g
3.23%
Sugar:5.17g
5.74%
Cholesterol:7.53mg
2.51%
Sodium:470.47mg
20.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.31g
10.61%
Vitamin K:195.56µg
186.25%
Vitamin A:3953.89IU
79.08%
Vitamin C:39.78mg
48.21%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.36%
Folate:119.24µg
29.81%
Fiber:5.28g
21.13%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.13%
Magnesium:54.83mg
13.71%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.55%
Iron:2.19mg
12.19%
Potassium:421.03mg
12.03%
Phosphorus:104.74mg
10.47%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.77%
Copper:0.19mg
9.56%
Vitamin B3:1.78mg
8.88%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.86%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.61%
Calcium:62.25mg
6.22%
Selenium:2.04µg
2.91%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.48%
Source:Epicurious