SMASHED PEAS & RICOTTA CHEESE

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This is a very easy, very fast and different way to enjoy peas as a delicious addition to your meal. This comes from Rachael Ray / 30-Minute Meals.

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 medium lemon, zested
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To a medium pot over medium heat, add oil, then butter and onion.
  • Saute onion bits for 2 minutes, then add frozen peas and raise the heat a bit.
  • Stir peas to heat them through and allow their water to evaporate.
  • When peas are heated through add ricotta and parsley to the pan and smash cheese together with the peas.
  • Add lemon zest.
  • Season mixture with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Ayilara Mustapha
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful peas. I used frozen peas, and they worked perfectly. I also added a bit of garlic and onion powder for extra flavor. This is a great recipe for a quick


Saeed 786
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This is a really nice recipe. The peas are cooked perfectly and the ricotta cheese adds a lovely creaminess. I also like the addition of the lemon zest, which gives the dish a bright, fresh flavor. I served it as a side dish with grilled chicken, and


penelope Cass
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I was looking for a new way to prepare peas, and this recipe caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The peas were so flavorful and creamy, and the ricotta cheese added a nice tang. I served it with grilled salmon, and it was a delicious and healthy m


Sophia Delatorre
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This was a great recipe! I made it as a side dish for a dinner party, and it was a big hit. The peas were perfectly cooked, and the ricotta cheese added a nice touch of richness. I also liked the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the dish a brig


Hamid Karimi
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and quick to make, and the results are always delicious. The peas are perfectly smashed, and the ricotta cheese adds a lovely creaminess. I often add some chopped fresh mint or basil for an extra pop of flavor. This


Matthew Donald
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The peas are perfectly cooked and the ricotta cheese adds a lovely creaminess. I also like the addition of the lemon zest, which gives the dish a bright, fresh flavor. I served it as a side dish with grill


bazhdar hamd
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not usually a big fan of peas, but the ricotta cheese and lemon zest really elevated the flavor. I served it as a side dish with grilled fish, and it was a perfect accompaniment. I'll


LilxCloudy
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This is a great recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are delicious. I love the combination of peas and ricotta cheese. I also like to add a bit of chopped fresh herbs, such as mint or basil. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknigh


Gulzaman Burira
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful peas. I used frozen peas, and they worked perfectly. I also added a bit of garlic and onion powder for extra flavor. This is a great recipe for a quick


Stormie Johnson
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This is a really nice recipe. The peas are cooked perfectly and the ricotta cheese adds a lovely creaminess. I also like the addition of the lemon zest, which gives the dish a bright, fresh flavor. I served it as a side dish with grilled chicken, and


Ayesha Naveed
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I was looking for a new way to prepare peas, and this recipe caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The peas were so flavorful and creamy, and the ricotta cheese added a nice tang. I served it with grilled salmon, and it was a delicious and healthy m


Abobakar Khan
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This was a great recipe! I made it as a side dish for a dinner party, and it was a big hit. The peas were perfectly cooked, and the ricotta cheese added a nice touch of richness. I also liked the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the dish a brig


Edward Esparas
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and quick to make, and the results are always delicious. The peas are perfectly smashed, and the ricotta cheese adds a lovely creaminess. I often add some chopped fresh mint or basil for an extra pop of flavor. This


Laal Qalander
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These smashed peas with ricotta cheese were an absolute delight! The vibrant green color of the peas was retained beautifully, and the ricotta added a creamy, tangy flavor that perfectly complemented the sweetness of the peas. I was pleasantly surpri