Recipe Archives->Vegetables->Peas Garlic 01

Green Peas and Garlic
4 Servings

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas
2 tbsp. butter
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 sm. white onion, sliced
3 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat butter in saucepan that has a tight fitting lid; add garlic
and saute over medium to high heat for 15 seconds or until it is
coated with butter.  Add the onion.  Saute quickly until onion rings
are separated.

Add peas and toss with spatula until vegetables are mixed.

Add water.  Cover, bring to a boil.  Then turn heat down to medium
or low and steam for 4 to 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.  If liquid has not all boiled off,
stir over high heat until it disappears.

Turn into serving dish; remove garlic before serving.

Note: If desired, you may add a pinch of your favorite herbs to the
peas, such as basil, tarragon or marjoram.  Good served with: Any
baked or roasted poultry, fish, meatballs or meatloaf.

Printable version: peas-garlic01.txt.