Braised Peas

Braised Peas

Sweet peas simmered slowly with onion and stock until tender and glossy.

Total 35 min Makes 4 servings Calories 140/serving

Dietary

Wheat free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Dairy

Fresh or frozen peas braise gently in butter, stock, and aromatics until soft and richly flavored, French-style. This simple side pairs well with roasted meats or spring dinners, and comes together with minimal hands-on effort.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

  3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  4. Stir in the peas, chicken stock, sugar, salt, and pepper.

  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise until the peas are very tender.

  6. Uncover and simmer a few more minutes to reduce the liquid slightly if needed.

  7. Remove from heat, stir in the mint and parsley, and serve warm.

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Braised Peas

Fresh or frozen peas braise gently in butter, stock, and aromatics until soft and richly flavored, French-style. This simple side pairs well with roasted meats or spring dinners, and comes together with minimal hands-on effort.

35 min 4 servings 140 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in the peas, chicken stock, sugar, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise until the peas are very tender.

  6. 6

    Uncover and simmer a few more minutes to reduce the liquid slightly if needed.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat, stir in the mint and parsley, and serve warm.