This Creamed Peas on Toast is a simple, retro-style dish that feels unexpectedly elegant when you add fresh aromatics like shallots and a pinch of nutmeg. Essentially a “quick béchamel” packed with sweet, tender peas, it gets a bright lift from a splash of lemon juice, which cuts through the richness of butter and milk for a fresh, light flavor.
Creamed Peas on Toast
Ingredients
For the Creamed Peas
- Frozen peas – 1 cup
- Milk (whole or 2%) – 1 cup
- Unsalted butter – 2 tbsp
- All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp
- Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
- Small shallot or onion, chopped – 1
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
- Black pepper – ¼ tsp
- Nutmeg (optional) – a pinch
For Serving
- Bread slices (sourdough, wheat, or white) – 2
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or mint) – optional
- Extra butter for toasting – optional
Instructions
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