Buttered Peas
Simple method for cooking frozen peas with a bit of butter and shallots. Easy to make vegetable side dish.
Servings 4 people
Calories 52kcal
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
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg