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Buttered Peas with Onion

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Buttered Peas with OnionDitte Isager

There's no trick to this straightforward, old-fashioned side dish—just delicious ingredients simply prepared. Store-bought peas have been picked and frozen at their peak freshness; their delicate sweetness and bright color require little embellishment.

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound frozen peas (3 1/2 cups)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then cook over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Increase heat to medium-high and stir in butter and peas, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt.

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