Description
A vibrant and savory side dish that elevates fresh peas with a burst of flavor, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once it’s shimmering and the butter has melted, you’re ready to go.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Next, add in your fresh peas. If you’re using frozen, there’s no need to thaw—just throw them in straight from the freezer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the natural sweetness of the peas shines through.
- If you’re feeling a bit fancy, stir in a handful of chopped mint or parsley right at the end.
- Serve hot, and watch them disappear!
Notes
For added flavor, a squeeze of lemon juice can enhance the dish right before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sautéed peas, fresh peas, holiday side dish