This delightful side dish lives up to its name with a festive mix of bright green peas, crisp red peppers, and aromatic celery. It’s a simple yet elegant way to bring fresh, garden-style flavors to your table in under twenty minutes. The vegetables are gently sautéed in chicken broth, which infuses them with a subtle savory richness while keeping the texture tender-crisp. Perfect as a healthy accompaniment to roasted chicken, fish, or even as a light main for vegetarians. ItâÂÂs the kind of reliable, colorful dish that adds visual appeal and nutritional value to any weeknight meal without requiring exotic ingredients or complex techniques.
Confetti Peas
Description
This delightful side dish lives up to its name with a festive mix of bright green peas, crisp red peppers, and aromatic celery. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet elegant way to bring fresh, garden-style flavors to your table in under twenty minutes. The vegetables are gently sautéed in chicken broth, which infuses them with a subtle savory richness while keeping the texture tender-crisp. Perfect as a healthy accompaniment to roasted chicken, fish, or even as a light main for vegetarians. ItâÂÂs the kind of reliable, colorful dish that adds visual appeal and nutritional value to any weeknight meal without requiring exotic ingredients or complex techniques.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat a large skillet or frypan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped red pepper, celery, and onion to the pan.
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Pour in 1/3 cup of the chicken broth and stir to combine.
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Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
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Add the frozen peas and the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
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Continue to stir-cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, allowing the liquid to evaporate and the vegetables to become tender-crisp.
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Remove from heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Serve immediately as a side dish or light main.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 166.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.1g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 26.7mg9%
- Sodium 41.9mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.5g6%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
- Sugars 7.6g
- Protein 13.7g28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.