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How to Cook Frozen Peas

If you've been boiling/steaming peas, you're doing it wrong! Can't wait for you to try this recipe. It's hands down the best way to cook peas!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 299kcal
Author Whitney Wright

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs frozen peas
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed, (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat add the frozen peas, butter, sugar, and garlic.
    Frozen peas, cubed butter, sugar, and minced garlic in a skillet.
  • Cook stirring often, until butter is melted and peas are cooked, about 5-8 minutes. 
    A skillet full of perfectly cooked green peas.
  • Portion into individual servings and season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Notes

You can use room temperature butter which will help it melt faster. I've used this with cold butter as well and I found that once the butter fully melted, the peas were finished cooked. 
Don’t salt the peas too soon, it will actually dehydrate them!
I know the packaging on frozen peas says to boil them. But trust me, it’s not the best way to cook your peas. This is the RIGHT way!

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1740IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg