The Best Way to Cook Frozen Peas
It's easy to turn a bag of frozen peas into a quick and tasty side dish. Start with a bag of frozen peas, sauté an onion in some butter and cook peas for a few minutes and you're done!
Ingredients
- 1 (10 to 12) ounce bag frozen peas
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- salt, to taste
Instructions
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Thaw the peas. For the microwave: Place peas in a microwave-safe dish. Add water. Cover. Microwave two minutes or until thawed.
For the stovetop. Place the peas in a small saucepan. Add the water. Cover. Heat over medium heat until peas are thawed, about five minutes. Stir occasionally.
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Drain the peas and set aside.
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Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-hight heat. Add diced onion. Cook until onion is tender, about three minutes. Stir frequently. Add the thawed peas. Stir to combine. Season with salt to taste.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for two days. To reheat, warm in the microwave for two minutes or until warm.
Recipe Notes
Variations
Peas and Mint. Add about 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint to the peas before serving.
Peas and Lemon. Add the zest of one lemon to the warm peas. Cook for one minute.
Parmesan Peas. Stir 1/4 cup of grated parmesan into the cooked peas before serving.