HOW TO COOK CANNED PEAS ON THE STOVE

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    100 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

HOW TO COOK CANNED PEAS ON THE STOVE

This recipe shows how to warm canned green peas on the stove with butter and simple seasonings. The peas become tender and subtly flavored with a hint of sweetness and spices like onion and garlic powder. It's a straightforward way to elevate canned peas into a warm side dish with balanced seasoning.

Description

Cooking canned peas on the stove begins by draining the packing liquid and adding fresh water to the peas in a saucepan. Butter is melted into the peas along with kosher salt, black pepper, a bit of sugar to enhance natural sweetness, and savory seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Heated over medium stir and occasional stirring coax a warm, flavorful side dish from canned peas, making them soft and well-coated in butter and spices. This method refreshes canned peas into a more vibrant, home-cooked accompaniment to meals.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 oz green peas can
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar granulated white
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Open the can of green peas and pour off the water in the can.
  2. Add a ½ cup of fresh water to the peas and pour the peas and water into a small sauce pan.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat on the stove top.
  4. Add the butter, salt, pepper, onion powder, sugar, garlic powder and red pepper flakes to the peas.
  5. Heat over medium heat stirring occasionally until the butter is melted and the peas are heated through

Notes

  • Drain the canned peas before cooking to reduce excess liquid.
  • Use fresh water addition to adjust cooking moisture and gently heat peas.
  • Butter and spices enrich the flavor and texture without overpowering the peas.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 100kcal (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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