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Easy homemade Nando's Macho Pea recipe

Make an easy homemade version of Nando's macho peas with just a few ingredients you may have at home. It is delicious and quick, and all you need is Peas, mint, parsley, and chili pepper. 
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Macho Peas, Macho Peas Copycat Recipe, Nando's Macho Pea recipe, Nando's Macho Peas
Servings: 4
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Vladka Merva

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups peas fresh, frozen or fresh
  • 2 tbsp Mint finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 1 red chilies finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • [mv_schema_meta name="Cook the peas"]In a saucepan, follow the package instructions. In a nutshell, add the frozen peas to the water and boil the peas for 3 minutes.
  • [mv_schema_meta name="Drain the peas."]Once cooked, use a colander or sieve to drain the water from the peas. Split the peas into two halves, placing the first half in a bowl and returning the second half of the peas to the pan.
  • [mv_schema_meta name="Mash the peas in the bowl."]In the bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil and butter. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the peas, creating a slightly creamy texture.
  • [mv_schema_meta name="Chop the herbs."]Finely chop fresh mint leaves, parsley, and chili. Add these chopped herbs to the bowl containing the mashed peas.
  • [mv_schema_meta name="Mix everything together and serve."]Combine the mashed minted peas from the bowl with the second half of the unmashed peas in the pan. Stir to combine thoroughly. Now you can enjoy your Macho Peas!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 154mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g