Description
Sweet frozen peas are quickly cooked in garlic butter until warm, glossy, and full of savory flavor. This easy side dish is fast, comforting, and perfect with weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and warm it for about 1 minute.
- Add the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the water, frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to coat the peas in the garlic butter.
- Spread the peas into an even layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the peas are hot, tender, and glossy but still bright green.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice, if using.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the peas or they may lose their bright color and tender texture.
- Cook the garlic briefly so it stays fragrant and does not turn bitter.
- Add the parsley at the end for the freshest flavor.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of water or a little butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: frozen peas, garlic butter peas, buttery peas, easy vegetable side dish, quick pea recipe