This French Pea Recipe is Rustic, Hearty, and So So Good

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is lower in saturated fat.

fresh peas

🥗Healthier: frozen peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Frozen peas maintain nutrients and are often more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Water reduces sodium while homemade broth can be cost-effective.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted

Add chopped onion and diced carrot, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes

Stir in fresh peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green

Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer

Season with salt and black pepper to taste

Stir in chopped mint just before serving

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