Best Snap Peas N Pearl Onions Recipes

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BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS



Buttered Peas and Pearl Onions image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds pearl onions
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 cups fresh sweet peas, shelled
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 small bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain them out and then shock them in ice water to stop from over cooking. Drain again. Pinch the pearl onions out of their little skins and set aside.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and 2 teaspoons of the dill. Once the liquid gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly. Add the lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter, and dill; season with salt and pepper.

SESAME-GLAZED SNAP PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS



Sesame-Glazed Snap Peas with Pearl Onions image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups snap peas (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 bag frozen pearl onions
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add snap peas, soy sauce, pearl onions and 1 tablespoon of water and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender and golden and water evaporates. Stir in sesame seeds and cook 1 minute, until seeds are golden. Remove from heat and stir in salt and black pepper.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND ONIONS



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I love sugar snap peas and I toss them into all kinds of dishes but this is a way to have them as a side dish. I think the Tarragon compliments them nicely.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
salt and pepper
1 (6 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add onion.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not transparent (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT PEA PODS) and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a medium heat and add Pea pods.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender (about 1-2 minutes) and heated through or to desired crispness.
  • NOTE: If you remove pea pods from freezer before you get started and let them sit on counter in package, they will defrost just a little and cooking time may shorten slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 92, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 3.1

CREAMED ONIONS AND PEAS



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This is a wonderful recipe I use which calls for fresh pearl onions and fresh or frozen peas. Quick and tasty!

Provided by STERASINSKI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups fresh pearl onions
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Cook pearl onions in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and rinse in cold water. Peel onions, and remove the ends.
  • Place onions with peas in the saucepan, and fill with enough water to just cover the vegetables. Simmer until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, and place vegetables in a bowl.
  • Melt margarine in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in cream, and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir peas and onions into the sauce to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

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