Best Festive Peas And Onions Recipes

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FESTIVE ONIONS



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A simple to prepare, creamy onion dish. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Christine Johnson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups sliced onion
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
⅔ cup Parmesan cheese
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Saute onions in butter or margarine until transparent. Place in 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in cream, and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over onions, and sprinkle cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 128.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

HOLIDAY PEAS



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My mom used to 'dress up' peas with buttered cracker crumbs when I was little and it remains one of my favorite dishes. Just about any type of savory crackers can be substituted, including herb-flavored varieties. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup finely crushed wheat crackers
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place peas in a large saucepan; add salt. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, toss the cracker crumbs, cheese and butter. Drain peas and place in a serving bowl; top with crumb mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DAD'S CREAMED PEAS & PEARL ONIONS



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While I was growing up, it was our family tradition to make creamed peas with pearl onions for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. My dad was not a happy camper if he didn't see this dish on the table. It was his favorite! I made it for my own family while our kids were growing up, and now my daughter makes this dish for her family. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups frozen peas (about 20 ounces), thawed and drained
2 cups frozen pearl onions (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup sour cream
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until onions are tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Top with bacon and cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MINTY PEAS AND ONIONS



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Mother could always rely on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side. Besides being easy to prepare, this dish was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother by my grandmother. -Santa D'Addario, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions and red pepper in oil until onions just begin to soften. Add peas; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in mint and cook for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAS WITH ONIONS, PARMA HAM AND OLIVE OIL



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Make and share this Peas With Onions, Parma Ham and Olive Oil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
12 button onions, peeled
2 tablespoons water
3 1/2 ounces parma ham, thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb peas (freshly shelled or frozen)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium-sized pan, add the onions and fry until lightly golden on all sides. Add the water, cover and simmer for five minutes until just tender.
  • Meanwhile, chop the parma ham, trimmings or the pancetta into small pieces. Uncover the pan, add the remaining oil, garlic and ham or pancetta and cook for a minute or two. Add the peas, 3/4 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the peas are very tender and the flavours have had time to amalgamate.
  • Stir in the parsley two minutes before the end of cooking. Serve as a starter or side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 20.8, Protein 9.2

GREEN PEAS WITH ONION



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Just a hint of garlic boosts the flavor in this quick and versatile side dish. Try it with all your favorite entrees! Lorraine Stromberg - Taylor, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until peas are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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