Green Peas With Onion Recipes

GREEN PEAS WITH ONION

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until peas are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

FRESH PEAS WITH MINT AND GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, shell peas (you should have about 4 cups).
• Cook peas in boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a medium bowl.
• While peas are cooking, trim and discard the root ends and dark green leaves of green onions.
• Halve white and light green parts lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise. Set aside. Chop mint and set aside.
• Add butter to hot peas and toss until butter is melted and peas are coated. Add green onions, chives, and mint and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve immediately.

ENGLISH PEAS AND PEARLS (CREAMED GREEN PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS)

Steps:

• Cook peas and onions (according to package directions) until done; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, salt & pepper, garlic, tarragon, and flour until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes more.
• Reduce heat to low and add the cooked peas and onions to the cream sauce; stir gently to combine and heat through briefly.
• Serve immediately with a garnish of sweet cream butter and fresh snipped parsley (or mint).