Description
These Garlic Buttered Peas are a quick and flavorful side dish made from frozen peas cooked directly in garlic butter. Bright green, tender, and coated in a rich, garlicky sauce, they’re perfect alongside any main course.
Ingredients
- 50g / 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or other oil/fat)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 500g / 1 lb frozen peas
- ½ teaspoon cooking/kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until light golden and fragrant.
- Add frozen peas, salt, pepper, and water. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates, the peas are hot, and coated in garlic butter.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- Baby peas are sweeter and more tender than regular peas, but regular peas work fine.
- Enhance flavor with finely chopped mint, a sprinkle of Parmesan, lemon zest or juice, or a pinch of cumin or coriander stirred into the butter.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 199mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
