These Buttered Peas are the simplest of recipes, but the results are delicious. And since they use a bag of frozen peas and come together so quickly, they are perfect for any day of the week.
At a Glance: Uses just three ingredients • Serves 4 • Ready in 15 minutes •
The fastest vegetable for dinner
I like to keep a few bags of frozen veggies in my freezer. They are so easy to pull out for a fast and easy side. Usually, I'll microwave whatever veggie we are having, but sometimes I want to elevate them a bit more, without extra effort.
That's where these easy butter peas come in. They are thrown in the pan while they are still frozen along with some butter and shallots (or garlic) and then cooked over low heat for about 10 minutes. That's it. Easy, peasy and delicious!
Key ingredients
- Peas - Use a bag of frozen peas. Select regular or petite sized peas. Don't thaw before using.
- Shallot - I use finely chopped shallots in this recipe. Shallots are very mild flavored and don't overpower the peas. You can also use garlic instead of the shallots. If using garlic, use 1-2 finely minced cloves.
- Butter - Use salted butter in this recipe. For a different taste, you could use olive oil instead of the butter.
How to make buttered peas
- Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat.
- Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shallots begin to soften slightly.
- Add the frozen peas. Stir to coat with the butter. Place a lid on the pan and cook over low for 3 minutes.
- Stir the peas. Place lid on pan and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Test the peas. If they are done to your liking, remove from heat. I usually find I need another 2-3 minutes with the lid on.
- Serve hot sprinkled with a bit of salt.
Recipe tips
- Add the peas to the skillet while they are still frozen. No need to thaw first.
- Keep heat on low. The first three minutes will feel like nothing is happening because the peas were added frozen to the skillet. They are slowly warming up in the pan.
- Cooking time varies depending on your skillet and your stove. My peas usually take a full 9 minutes to become fully heated through and are slightly softened.
- Don't overcook or the peas may become shriveled.
Frequently asked questions
These peas are best served hot off the stove. They come together easily which means you can cook them at the very last minute without too much effort.
Yes, but heat just until they are heated through. Any longer and the peas begin to shrivel and lose their tenderness.
Serving suggestions
Serve with your favorite main dish. Some of our favorites include:
- Parmesan Crusted Halibut
- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Pork Marsala
- Oven Roasted Pork Loin
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Buttered Peas
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon shallots (finely chopped or 1 clove garlic finely chopped)
- 1 10 ounce bag frozen peas
- pinch coarse salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat.2 tablespoons salted butter
- Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shallots begin to soften slightly.1 tablespoon shallots
- Add the frozen peas. Stir to coat with the butter. Place a lid on the pan and cook over low for 3 minutes.1 10 ounce bag frozen peas
- Stir the peas. Place lid on pan and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Test the peas. If they are done to your liking, remove from heat. I usually find I need another 2-3 minutes with the lid on.
- Serve hot sprinkled with a bit of salt.pinch coarse salt
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