Best 10 Buttered Peas With Onion Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Buttered Peas with Onion, a classic side dish elevated to perfection. This simple yet satisfying recipe showcases the harmonious blend of sweet peas and aromatic onions, sautéed in creamy butter until tender and flavorful.

Discover variations that cater to diverse tastes:

- **Classic Buttered Peas with Onion:** Experience the timeless flavor combination of peas, onions, and butter, seasoned with salt and pepper for a comforting and nostalgic dish.
- **Garlic Parmesan Buttered Peas:** Infuse your peas with an extra layer of savory goodness by adding minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese, creating a rich and flavorful side.
- **Lemon Herb Buttered Peas:** Brighten up your peas with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or oregano for a refreshing and zesty twist.
- **Bacon Buttered Peas:** Indulge in the irresistible combination of crispy bacon, tender peas, and sautéed onions, adding a smoky and savory dimension to this classic recipe.

Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic version or crave a more adventurous flavor profile, our Buttered Peas with Onion recipes offer a delightful symphony of flavors to complement your main course.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds pearl onions
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 cups fresh sweet peas, shelled
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 small bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain them out and then shock them in ice water to stop from over cooking. Drain again. Pinch the pearl onions out of their little skins and set aside.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and 2 teaspoons of the dill. Once the liquid gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly. Add the lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter, and dill; season with salt and pepper.

BUTTERED PEAS WITH ONION



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pea     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

CREAMED PEAS AND ONIONS



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This is a very old and simple recipe to make.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas and onions, thawed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over low heat, stir together the butter and flour. Cook until flour is evenly coated.
  • Over medium heat, stir in approximately 1/2 cup of milk at a time until thick.
  • Add the peas and onions and cook until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 125.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS



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Recipe & photo from foodnetwork.com. 12-14-15

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 lb pearl onions
1 c chicken broth
1/4 c (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tsp chopped fresh dill
2 c fresh sweet peas, shelled - or - frozen peas
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 small bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and immerse in ice water; drain again. Cut off the stem end of the pearl onion and squeeze out of skin.
  • 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 Tblsp. of the butter, and 2 tsp. of the dill.
  • 3. When the mixture gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly.
  • 4. Add the lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter and dill; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

GREEN PEAS WITH ONION



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Just a hint of garlic boosts the flavor in this quick and versatile side dish. Try it with all your favorite entrees! Lorraine Stromberg - Taylor, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until peas are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BASIC BUTTERED PEAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart water, for boiling
1 pound peas
1 tablespoon salt (for boiling peas)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce, freshly chopped tarragon, chives, mint, parsley, soaked and chopped dried wild mushrooms or chopped prosciutto.

Steps:

  • Shell the peas if using fresh peas, if using frozen defrost fully before cooking. Bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the salt and add the peas. Boil the peas for 1 minute or until they are cooked. Drain the peas when done and add peas to a wide skillet over high heat. Toss in pan until fully dry. Add butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add any optional additions if you choose, and combine.

BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 (10-ounce) package frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 small bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and 2 teaspoons of the dill. Once the liquid gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly. Add the watercress, remaining butter, and dill; season with salt and pepper.

BUTTERED PEAS & LEEKS



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A simple side for your roast dinner, which counts towards your five-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 leeks , finely sliced
25g butter
2 tbsp olive oil
400ml vegetable or chicken stock
500g frozen peas
4 spring onions , finely sliced

Steps:

  • Gently soften the leeks in butter and oil in your largest pan for 15-20 mins until almost meltingly soft. You can soften the leeks up to a day ahead, then just reheat in the pan before continuing the recipe. Stir in the stock, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins. Stir in the peas and spring onions for 3-5 mins more until the peas are defrosted and cooked through, then season and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.17 milligram of sodium

ZESTY BUTTERED PEAS



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I came up with this recipe one day when I wanted to add some "zip" to plain peas. This recipe did the trick! Everyone commented on the great flavor and festive color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh savory or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried savory
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 tablespoons diced pimientos

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the first four ingredients in butter until crisp-tender. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in salt if desired and pimientos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTEED PEAS AND RED ONION



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This is a delicious accompaniment to our Rib Roast with Rosemary-Garlic Potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add peas; cover skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are warmed through and tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add remaining tablespoon butter; stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh peas: Look for peas that are bright green and plump. Avoid peas that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Use a good quality butter: Butter adds a rich flavor to the peas. Use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
  • Don't overcook the peas: Peas should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight crunch. Overcooked peas will become mushy.
  • Season the peas to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs.
  • Serve the peas immediately: Buttered peas are best served hot. You can also serve them cold as a side dish or salad.

Conclusion:

Buttered peas with onion is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use fresh peas and is a healthy and nutritious dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a side dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a side dish for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you have some fresh peas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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