Name: Sautéed Pearls & Peas
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee; 12 ounces frozen pearl onions; 16 ounces frozen peas; 3 cloves garlic; 0.5 cup vegetable stock; 0.75 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; Lemon; Fresh dill

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Sautéed Pearls & Peas

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In a large skillet with, melt ghee over medium heat. Add in frozen pearl onions and put a lid on the pan for water to release. Sauté onions for 3 minutes to add a bit of brown on one side.

Carefully remove lid and add in grated garlic, ½ cup vegetable broth and frozen peas. Put lid on pan and bring to a slow simmer. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, until peas are cooked through.

Season with salt and pepper, taste and serve. Optional: Garnish with zest of lemon and fresh dill. Chopped fresh mint would also work well with this dish.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Thaw Pearl Onions Partially 🧅
Remove pearl onions from the freezer 5 minutes before cooking—partial thawing prevents them from bursting while ensuring they caramelize properly in the ghee.
Zest Lemon Before Juicing 🍋
Always zest your lemon first, then juice it; the zest adds bright, concentrated flavor that juice alone cannot provide, making it essential for this 10-minute dish.
Bloom Garlic in Ghee First 🧈
Toast minced garlic in hot ghee for 30 seconds before adding vegetables to develop deeper flavor and prevent the quick-cooking peas from overpowering the dish.
Reserve Fresh Dill Until the End 🌿
Fold in fresh dill in the final 20 seconds of cooking to preserve its delicate, grassy notes—heat will diminish its signature flavor if added too early.
Use Hot Stock for Speed ⏱️
Heat your vegetable stock beforehand so it doesn't cool the pan temperature; this maintains the sauté and ensures everything finishes cooking in exactly 10 minutes.