Buttered Peas & Pearl Onions
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Sweet peas and pearl onions glazed in butter with a pinch of sugar and fresh mint.
Recipe Facts
| Prep Time | 10 min |
|---|---|
| Cook Time | 20 min |
| Total Time | 30 min total |
| Servings | 6 servings |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Date Added | October 1, 2026 |
Ingredients
- 12 oz / 340 g pearl onions, peeled
- 4 cups / 600 g frozen peas
- 3 Tbsp / 42 g butter
- 1 tsp / 5 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp / 6 g kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp / 0.5 g freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp / 6 g fresh mint, chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Boil the pearl onions in salted water 8 minutes, until just tender. Add the peas and cook 3 minutes more. Drain well.
- Step 2: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the onions and peas, and toss with the sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Cook 3 minutes to glaze, stir in the mint, and serve hot.
Cook's Notes
- Serves 6 | large pot | skillet
- Drain well so the butter glazes instead of pooling.
- Frozen peas are sweeter than most fresh; do not overcook them.
- Butter only, no oil, to keep the dish free of plant fats.
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