Best 10 Snap Peas N Pearl Onions Recipes

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**Snap Peas and Pearl Onions: A Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful snap peas and pearl onions dish, a tantalizing fusion of flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more. This vibrant dish showcases the harmonious blend of crisp snap peas and tender pearl onions, each ingredient contributing its unique texture and flavor profile to create an unforgettable symphony of tastes. These recipes offer a range of cooking methods, from the classic stir-fry to the innovative air fryer technique, ensuring there's an option for every palate and cooking preference. Get ready to elevate your mealtime experience with this delectable dish, perfect for a quick and healthy side or as a flavorful addition to your main course.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag frozen pearl onions
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Thaw pearl onions and then saute in butter until golden brown. Deglaze by adding a little water at a time. Finish with heavy cream and reduce until you achieve a smooth consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

CREAMED ONIONS AND PEAS



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This is a wonderful recipe I use which calls for fresh pearl onions and fresh or frozen peas. Quick and tasty!

Provided by STERASINSKI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups fresh pearl onions
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Cook pearl onions in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and rinse in cold water. Peel onions, and remove the ends.
  • Place onions with peas in the saucepan, and fill with enough water to just cover the vegetables. Simmer until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, and place vegetables in a bowl.
  • Melt margarine in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in cream, and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir peas and onions into the sauce to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

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.

DAD'S CREAMED PEAS & PEARL ONIONS



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While I was growing up, it was our family tradition to make creamed peas with pearl onions for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. My dad was not a happy camper if he didn't see this dish on the table. It was his favorite! I made it for my own family while our kids were growing up, and now my daughter makes this dish for her family. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups frozen peas (about 20 ounces), thawed and drained
2 cups frozen pearl onions (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup sour cream
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until onions are tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Top with bacon and cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH ONIONS AND BACON



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small yellow skinned onion, peeled and chopped
1 pound sugar snap peas
1/2 cup water
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium high heat, brown chopped bacon. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add onion to the pan. Saute chopped onions 3 minutes or so, until they are just tender. Add peas and water to the pan. Cover and cook peas 5 minutes. Uncover and allow the liquid to cook almost out of the pan. Add bacon back to the skillet and remove pan from heat. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

MINTY PEAS AND ONIONS



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Mother could always rely on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side. Besides being easy to prepare, this dish was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother by my grandmother. -Santa D'Addario, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions and red pepper in oil until onions just begin to soften. Add peas; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in mint and cook for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS



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A handful of fresh mint brightens peas and pearl onions, making this dish an ideal side for a rich meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces red pearl onions
Coarse salt
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen petite green peas
1/2 cup small fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Cut an X in stem end of each onion. Cook in salted boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and peel.
  • Heat butter and water in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in peas and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in mint. Serve immediately.

PEARL ONIONS



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"These onions were served at a restaurant I visited in Florida, and the chef's assistant shared the recipe with me. They make a unique side to many entrees."-Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Add brown sugar and mustard; cook 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUGAR SNAPS WITH FLOWERING PEA SHOOTS, PEAS, AND BABY ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Easter     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pea     Spring     Birthday     Healthy     Sugar Snap Pea     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces pearl onions, root ends trimmed and cut with an X
2 bunches scallions, white parts only
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 pound fresh peas in pods, shelled (1 cup)
1/4 pound pea shoots (preferably flowering), cut into 3-inch lengths
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Boil pearl onions in salted water 15 minutes and drain in a colander. Rinse under cold water, then peel.
  • Cook scallions and sugar snaps in a large pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Add shelled peas and pearl onions and cook 1 minute more, or until all vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain vegetables and toss with pea shoots, butter, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.

SESAME-GLAZE SNAP PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS



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Make and share this Sesame-Glaze Snap Peas With Pearl Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gregory schulte

Categories     Vegetable

Time 8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cups snap peas (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen pearl onions (size not specified in paper)
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • add snap peas, soy sauce, pearl onions and water and cook till veggies are tender and golden 3-5 minutes.
  • stir in sesame seeds and cook 1 minute or till seeda are golden.
  • remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.2, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 260.6, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Choose tender snap peas: Look for snap peas that are bright green and have a crisp texture. Avoid peas that are yellowed or have brown spots.
  • Trim the snap peas: Remove the tough strings from the sides of the snap peas before cooking. This will make them more enjoyable to eat.
  • Use small pearl onions: Pearl onions are the perfect size for this recipe. They are easy to peel and cook evenly.
  • Cook the snap peas and pearl onions until tender: You want the vegetables to be cooked through but still retain their crisp texture. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Season the vegetables well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to season the vegetables. You can also add other spices, such as cumin or chili powder, to taste.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately: Snap peas and pearl onions are best served fresh. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course with a side of rice or quinoa.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Snap Peas n' Pearl Onions is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The vegetables are cooked in a simple sauce made with butter, olive oil, and garlic powder. The result is a dish that is flavorful and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try.

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