⏱ 45 min total

Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress

Name: Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅔ cup Water; ½ Potato medium Potato; ³⁄₁₆ dash Salt; ⅔ cup Green peas; ⅓ tbsp Butter; ⅓ tbsp Olive oil; ³⁄₁₆ leek Leeks; ⅓ tbsp Spearmint; ⅓ tbsp chopped Chives; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Lemon juice; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper; ⅓ cup, chopped Watercress

Per 1 serving · 393 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

236

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
7.5g
12% of calories
Carbs
33g
55% of calories
Fat
8.8g
33% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress (393 g) has 236 calories, with 7.5 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 8.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (24% DV), Vitamin C (50% DV) and Vitamin K (56% DV).

Per 100 g

60cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.2g

Net carbs

26g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.8g

6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber24%
Vitamin C50%
Vitamin K56%
Thiamine26%
Vitamin B633%
Folate (B9)20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A18%
Niacin17%
Pantothenic acid17%
Potassium14%
Magnesium13%
Zinc10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min

1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the potatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook over moderately high heat until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
2
Transfer the potatoes to a plate with a slotted spoon and let cool. Halve or quarter any large potatoes.
3
Add more salt to the potato water and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook over moderately high heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the leek and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
5
Reserve 1/2 cup of the potato cooking water, then drain the peas and add them to the skillet. Add the potatoes and reserved cooking water to the skillet and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring.
6
Add the mint, chives, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the watercress, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (393 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	161 μg	18%
Vitamin C	45 mg	50%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	67 μg	56%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	26%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	3 mg	17%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	33%
Folate (B9)	78 μg	20%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	17%
Choline	40 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	61 mg	6%
Iron	3 mg	35%
Potassium	663 mg	14%
Magnesium	56 mg	13%
Phosphorus	149 mg	21%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.2 mg	26%
Manganese	1 mg	27%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	18 μg	—
Arginine	0.5 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,494 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	32 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	20 g	—
Sucrose	4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 236 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

45min
Walking (3.5 mph)
28min
Cycling (moderate)
20min
Running (6 mph)
33min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress?

One serving of Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress (1 serving) has 236 calories, which works out to 60 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress?

138 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Spring Peas with Potatoes, Herbs and Watercress?

6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (393 g)

Calories236

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.8g	11%
Saturated fat 3.2g	16%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 138mg	6%
Total carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary fiber 6.8g	24%
Total sugars 6g
Protein 7.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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