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Sautéed Pearls & Peas

Sautéed Pearls & Peas

Pearl onions and peas, both freezer staples, come together for this 10-minute side dish that's brightened up with lemon zest and dill.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 196 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons - ghee
  • 12 ounces - frozen pearl onions
  • 16 ounces - frozen peas
  • 3 cloves - garlic
  • ½ cup - vegetable stock
  • ¾ tsp - kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp - black pepper
  • Lemon
  • Fresh dill

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Energy: 196 kcal | Total Fat: 10 g | Saturated: 5 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Total Carbs: 24 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugars: 3 g | Proteins: 6 g | Sodium: 810 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g

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