Quick Green Pea Casserole *

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A comforting green pea casserole featuring tender peas, flavorful herbs, and a crunchy stuffing topping. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or potlucks, it combines creamy soup with fresh vegetables and savory seasonings for a versatile and satisfying dish that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 lb.) cans green peas, not drained
  • 2 cans cream of celery soup, undiluted
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 green pepper
  • Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing
  • pinch of sweet basil
  • pimento for decoration

Instructions

  1. Cook chopped celery and green pepper in a saucepan with a small amount of margarine, butter, or oil until soft.
  2. Add green peas with their liquid, undiluted cream of celery soup, and sweet basil; stir to combine.
  3. Add herb stuffing gradually until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture reaches the desired casserole consistency.
  4. Heat the mixture thoroughly.
  5. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
  6. Decorate with pimento and serve.
  7. Optionally, stir in raw celery and green pepper for added crunch or omit them for an even quicker casserole.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

46 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.9g 4% DV
Total Fat 1.3g 2% DV
Carbs 7.3g 3% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 133.8mg 6% DV
Potassium 151mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 50mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 43.8mg 49% DV
Calcium 17mg 1% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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