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Garlic butter peas served on a pale blue plate beside a blue kitchen cloth

Garlic Butter Frozen Peas

An easy stovetop frozen peas recipe cooked with butter, fresh garlic, salt, black pepper, and just a tablespoon of water until bright, tender, and buttery.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 129
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 50 g
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 lb frozen peas 500 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wide saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 20 to 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  3. Add the frozen peas, salt, black pepper, and water.
  4. Stir well, then cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir occasionally until the peas are tender, hot, and coated in garlic butter.
  6. Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use frozen peas directly from the freezer.
  • Do not overcook the peas or they can become soft.
  • Keep the garlic lightly golden, not dark brown.
  • Petite peas work especially well in this recipe.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Nutrition values are estimated per serving and may vary by ingredient brand.

 

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