Mushrooms and Peas Recipe. Sliced mushrooms sauteed in olive oil with garlic and sweet peas.
There’s something about the combination of mushrooms and peas that just works. The earthiness of the mushrooms mixed with the subtle sweetness of the peas creates a balance that feels hearty, fresh, and comforting all at once.
This mushrooms and peas recipe is one I come back to often, especially when I need a quick side dish or a simple vegetarian main. It reminds me of the kind of food that shows up at a family table without much fanfare, but always gets eaten first. It’s unfussy, flavorful, and uses ingredients that I almost always have on hand.
Whether you’re pulling fresh peas from the garden in spring or using a trusty bag of frozen peas from the freezer, this recipe is flexible and dependable, and makes a great addition to pasta, rice, or a grilled protein.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Mushrooms and Peas Recipe
Preparing the Mushrooms and Peas:
- In a large pot or skillet, add the olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add the garlic and onion and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the peas, mushrooms, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 8 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the peas are tender.
How to Serve Mushrooms and Peas Recipe:
- Serve the mushrooms and peas recipe as a healthy side dish, or with protein and rice for a hearty dinner rice bowl.
Invent Your Recipe
For this mushrooms and peas recipe, I am using white mushrooms that I sliced. You can use whichever edible mushrooms you like. Try portobello, cremini, shitake, or porcini.
The peas and onions make this dish naturally sweet. For some additional flavor try mixing in some herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, sage, or rosemary. Or, try a bit of spice with cayenne pepper powder or diced jalapeños.
As written, peas and mushrooms is vegetarian. However, I have made this recipe other times with grilled chicken, ground beef, or sautéed shrimp. Chop up the cooked meat, add some rice, mix in the mushrooms and peas, and enjoy a rice bowl.
For more ideas like this peas and mushrooms dish, check out my side dish recipes.
This mushrooms and peas recipe is proof that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make something satisfying. With just a handful of pantry staples and fresh produce, you’ve got a dish that’s both cozy and versatile.
It’s the kind of recipe that comes together fast, but still feels thoughtful. Serve it as a side, spoon it over pasta, or enjoy it on its own with a hunk of good bread. However you choose to enjoy it, it’s sure to be one of those dishes you’ll find yourself making again and again.
The Recipe
Mushrooms and Peas Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 bag frozen peas 10-12 ounces
- 16 ounces fresh button mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Mushrooms and Peas:
- In a large pot or skillet, add the olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add the garlic and onion and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the peas, mushrooms, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 8 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the peas are tender.
How to Serve Mushrooms and Peas Recipe:
- Serve the mushrooms and peas recipe as a healthy side dish, or with protein and rice for a hearty dinner rice bowl.
Invent Your Recipe
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