For a lighter meal, add them to a plate of baked salmon and rice, or spoon them over toasted bread or baked potatoes for an easy, cozy lunch.
3-Ingredient Buttered Sweet Peas
Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 cups frozen sweet peas
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
Frozen peas, butter, and broth measured on a kitchen counter
Frozen peas, butter, and broth measured on a kitchen counter
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen sweet peas and chicken broth. The liquid should just barely come up around the peas; it’s okay if some are peeking above the surface.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally, breaking up any frozen clumps as the peas thaw.
Peas thawing in broth with a spoon stirring gently
Once the liquid is simmering, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let the peas cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until they are tender and bright green.
Remove the lid and continue to simmer on low for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly but the peas are still moist.
Add the butter to the saucepan. Stir slowly and continuously over low heat until the butter is fully melted and forms a glossy, silky sauce that coats the peas. Taste and, if desired, add a small pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness.
Butter melting into glossy green peas in a saucepan
Turn off the heat and let the peas sit on the warm burner for 2–3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to cling. Give them one last gentle stir, then transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.
