Green Peas with Onion and Garlic

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Good served with: any baked or roasted poultry, meatballs or meatloaf. If desired, you may add a pinch of your favorite herbs to the peas, such as basil, tarragon or marjoram.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and squashed, not minced
• 1 sm. onion, sliced
• 3 tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat butter in saucepan that has a tight fitting lid, add garlic and saute over medium to high heat for 15 sec. 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 min. 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.