How I cook frozen peas - Garlic Buttered Peas
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How I cook frozen peas - Garlic Buttered Peas
Description
This recipe begins by melting butter in a saucepan and gently sautéing finely minced garlic until lightly golden to infuse its flavor. Frozen peas, along with salt, pepper, and a splash of water, are then added and cooked over medium-high heat until the peas are heated through and the water evaporates. The result is tender peas enveloped in a glossy, seasoned garlic butter sauce.
The approach retains the peas’ natural sweetness and texture while adding savory depth from garlic and butter. It offers a simple, straightforward method that can be varied by stirring in fresh herbs or spices at the end — commons include mint, parmesan, lemon zest or juice, cumin, or coriander. This flexibility allows customizing the peas for different meals.
Garlic Buttered Peas are best served freshly cooked on their own or alongside meats and grains. Leftover peas keep well refrigerated for several days or can be frozen for months.
The notes also highlight that baby peas, often labeled petite peas, are slightly sweeter and more tender than regular frozen peas, but both work well in this method.
Ingredients
- 50g / 3 tbsp butter or other oil/fat, unsalted
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 500g / 1 lb peas Note 1, frozen
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt cooking salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Sauté garlic - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until light golden.
- Cook - Add frozen peas, salt, pepper and water. Turn heat up to medium high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every now and then, until the water is evaporated, the peas are hot and coated in the tasty garlic butter.
- Serve - Tumble into a bowl and serve!
Notes
- Baby peas have a sweeter taste and tender skin but regular frozen peas work well too.
- Variations include stirring in chopped fresh mint, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, or spices like cumin or coriander for extra flavor.
- Cooked peas store up to 4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129cal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 847IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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