Buttery Peas with Thyme
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4.5
Buttery Peas with Thyme
Description
This recipe begins by melting butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then softening finely chopped yellow onion with sugar and salt to enhance natural sweetness. Minced garlic is added briefly for aromatics. Frozen peas and thyme are stirred in and cooked just until peas are warmed through, preserving their bright color and tender bite. Freshly ground black pepper is added at the end for mild spiciness.
The dish is simple but flavorful, using a minimal ingredient list to highlight the natural sweetness of peas balanced by the richness of butter and the fragrance of thyme. It pairs well with roasted meats or hearty entrees, providing a tender vegetable component.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup yellow onion finely chopped (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 medium garlic finely minced, cloves
- 3 cups peas frozen
- ½ teaspoon thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh, dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until the onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the peas and thyme and cook, stirring often, until the peas are just heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with black pepper (and additional salt if desired) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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