Creamed English Peas

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 4 c. water
• 1 (10 oz.) bag pearl onions, peeled
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas
• 1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 c. chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tb. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 c. heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine water, onions, and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Add peas and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, or until peas are just tender. Drain vegetables and set aside, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add flour, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually add reserved liquid, whisking until smooth. Add cream, cook, constantly whisking, until thickened. Add vegetables and cook for 1 minute or until they are heated through.