BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

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Recipe & photo from foodnetwork.com. 12-14-15

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 lb pearl onions
1 c chicken broth
1/4 c (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tsp chopped fresh dill
2 c fresh sweet peas, shelled - or - frozen peas
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 small bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and immerse in ice water; drain again. Cut off the stem end of the pearl onion and squeeze out of skin.
  • 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 Tblsp. of the butter, and 2 tsp. of the dill.
  • 3. When the mixture gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly.
  • 4. Add the lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter and dill; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

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