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    Buttery Peas Recipe

    Published: Sep 9, 2022 · Modified: Oct 21, 2023 by Radwa. 1 Comment

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    Do you have some frozen peas in your freezer? Try this Buttery Peas recipe; it is absolutely amazing! Simple, easy, quick side dish made with just butter, garlic, and frozen peas in less than 10 minutes.

    This buttered peas is my go-to recipe to use up my stocked frozen peas by giving them a buttery and delicious taste that all my family enjoy so much.

    a spoonful of buttery peas with garlic and butter!
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    • Easy Buttery Peas Recipe
    • Why Does This Recipe Work?
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Buttered Peas?
    • Should I Boil The Frozen Peas?
    • Top Tips!
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Easy Side Dishes
    • Recipe Card
    • Comments

    Easy Buttery Peas Recipe

    I always prefer to pair my meat dishes with something green like this dish.

    When cooked to perfection, the crunch of the peas turns to subtle crispiness with that superb delicateness that the butter has made possible. You can only imagine how flavorful and delicious this dish is when served.

    This is my absolutely best way to cook frozen peas for a quick side for lunch or dinner!

    Why Does This Recipe Work?

    • A very quick and easy recipe to put together at home. You will not be taking more than 10 minutes to cook this dish.
    • A 4-ingredient recipe, which makes it budget-friendly as well. Double the recipe, and the cost will still be as affordable!
    • You can pair this dish with almost any other dish you wish to have during a meal! The taste of this recipe blends well with other dishes, making it a perfect side dish.
    • Some kids are having trouble liking veggies, but try this recipe for them and watch their little eyes twinkle in approval!
    Buttered Peas in a bowl

    Ingredients

    • Frozen Peas. Take out your frozen green peas and finally put them to good use by making this recipe! You may also use fresh peas if you like; however, I found that frozen peas are cheaper, convenient and always available in the supermarket.
    • Water: Just 1-2 tablespoons so that peas comes out soft.
    • Butter. It will make the peas rich and buttery. I prefer salted butter.
    • Garlic. Use fresh and crushed garlic to flavor this recipe.
    • Salt and Pepper. To taste.

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    Variations

    • Pair garlic with chopped onions to give off caramelized taste to the buttered frozen peas.
    • Season the dish with oregano or thyme for more freshness and taste.
    • Add some fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, mint or cilantro.
    • Add finely cut chicken pieces to this dish to give this dish more depth. The chicken pieces will definitely pair well with the green peas once cooked through.

    How to Make Buttered Peas?

    mix peas, garlic, and butter over medium heat.

    One: In a pan, mix peas, garlic, and butter over medium heat.

    Two: Cook for 2-4 minutes or until the peas are heated through (stir occasionally).

    Three: Add the water, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the peas are cooked to your liking. Remove from the heat, add salt and pepper.

    Ta-duh! Your Buttery Pean dish is ready!

    Should I Boil The Frozen Peas?

    No, you don't have to boil them. However, some love their green peas as soft rather than crisp. If you love that version, boil the frozen green peas to a little softness before using them for this recipe.

    Top Tips!

    • Retain over medium heat when cooking this dish because the butter can easily get burned, giving off a bitter taste and ruining the texture we want.
    • To make this dish vegan, all you have to do is to use vegan-friendly butter.
    • If you intend to use fresh peas, I recommend buying small peas, which are sweeter, softer and less starchy.
    spoonful of Buttered Peas

    Serving Suggestions

    Your buttered peas, with their delicate sweetness and savory taste, will surely pair well with that scrumptious Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Potatoes.

    BBQ Chicken Pasta creates an even more satisfying meal once paired with these buttery peas.

    Storage

    To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container before refrigerating for up to three days.

    Freeze: Make sure that you have stored this dish in an airtight container first before you keep it in the freezer for up to three months.

    To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge, and then microwave until piping hot.

    Buttered Peas in a bowl

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    Buttered Peas in a bowl
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    5 from 3 votes

    Buttery Peas Recipe Using Frozen Peas

    This buttery peas is my go-to recipe to use up my stocked frozen peas by giving them a buttery and delicious taste that all my family enjoy so much.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 7 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 164kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Pan
    • Garlic press
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup peas , frozen
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 cloves garlic , crushed
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a pan, mix peas, garlic, and butter over medium heat.
      1 cup peas, 2 tablespoon butter, 2 cloves garlic
    • Cook for 2-4 minutes or until the peas are heated through (stir occasionally).
    • Add the water, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the peas are cooked to your liking. Remove from the heat, add salt and pepper and serve.
      1 tablespoon water, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Notes

    • Retain over medium heat when cooking this dish because the butter can easily get burned, giving off a bitter taste and ruining the texture we want.
    • To make this dish vegan, all you have to do is to use vegan-friendly butter.
    • If you intend to use fresh peas, I recommend buying small peas, which are sweeter, softer and less starchy.
    To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container before refrigerating for up to three days.
    Should I boil the frozen peas?
    No, you don't have to boil them. However, some love their green peas as soft rather than crisp. If you love that version, boil the frozen green peas to a little softness before using them for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Molly

      September 13, 2022 at 2:20 am

      5 stars
      Easy side dish and the garlic gave it extra flavour; I served it with steak.

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