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Wooden spoon stirring and cooking Frozen Peas.
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How to Cook Frozen Peas (the RIGHT way)

You have been cooking peas wrong your whole life. Peas are supposed to taste GOOD-- here's how to do it.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peas, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen green peas
  • 6 tablespoons butter salted, sweet cream
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh, crushed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine peas, butter, sugar, and garlic in a medium-sized skillet.
    Skillet with frozen peas, garlic, butter and sugar for How to Cook Frozen Peas.
  • Cook at medium heat until butter is melted and peas are heated through about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    Wooden spoon stirring and cooking Frozen Peas.
  • Add salt and pepper. Serve.
    Green peas in a bowl topped with butter

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Notes

  • Don't boil! Just don't do it. I know the package tells you to, but don't. Trust me.
  • Add a little sugar to the peas. It's okay, it won't taste weird and it will bring out the natural sweetness.
  • Don't add salt until ready to serve. Salting them too early can dehydrate them and they (obviously) won't be as sweet. Salt them after they have cooked and you can salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg