Name: Buttered Peas & Radishes: Smashed Perfection
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 12 ounces frozen green peas; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup thinly sliced radishes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Beans and Peas

Butter-Smashed Peas with Radishes

Oct 1, 2025
by Abby Murray
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

20 mins
SERVING

4 People
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Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant, butter-smashed green peas, perfectly complemented by the subtle peppery bite of sautéed radishes. A touch of fresh mint and Parmesan cheese adds a delightful burst of flavor.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

12 ounces frozen green peas

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 cup thinly sliced radishes

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

12 g
Cholesterol

8 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

5 g
Saturated Fat

2 g
Sodium

117 mg
Fat

3 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

In a saucepan, bring salted water to a vigorous boil over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.

02

Step

3 mins

Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same saucepan. Add the thinly sliced radishes and cook, stirring frequently, until they become translucent, about 3 minutes.

03

Step

Transfer the sautéed radishes to a plate. Return the drained peas to the pan. Using a potato masher, lightly mash the peas to your desired consistency. Stir in the sautéed radishes and fresh mint. Season generously with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider browning the butter slightly before adding the radishes.
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender to puree some of the peas.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving will brighten the flavors even further.

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