Tag: pearl onion

Creamed pearl onions and peas is a classic dish that many of us remember from the holiday dinner table. But why wait when you can have it anytime?

Creamed Pearl Onions and Peas

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Course Side Dish

Servings 3

Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup frozen pearl onions
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

 

• Simmer pearl onions in water for 5 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add peas and saute for 1 minute.
• Add flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined with butter.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, and simmer until sauce has thickened (1-2 minutes).
• Add Parmesan, if desired. Serve hot.
• Hack: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Keyword easy, fast and easy, green peas, holiday side dish, low calorie, pearl onions, quick and easy, side dish, simple, vegetarian

Did you know?  Peas are a member of the legume family and bring you a host of nutritional benefits.  Pearl onions are also rich in vitamins and minerals! Who knew?

Suggestion:  This dish would taste great paired with another classic favorite:  Meatloaf!