English Peas and Pearls (Creamed Green Peas With Pearl Onions) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Peas & Pearls are a lovely accompaniment to Sunday roast chicken, or to traditional ham or lamb dishes! You may use fresh seasonal petite baby peas and white pearl onions, when available. Ingredients:
16 ounces frozen baby peas |
8 ounces frozen white pearl onions |
2/3 cup cream |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 dash garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried tarragon |
2 tablespoons flour |
2 tablespoons sweet butter, slightly softened |
1 tablespoon fresh finely snipped parsley (or fresh mint) |
Directions:
1. Cook peas and onions (according to package directions) until done; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, salt & pepper, garlic, tarragon, and flour until smooth.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes more.
4. Reduce heat to low and add the cooked peas and onions to the cream sauce; stir gently to combine and heat through briefly.
5. Serve immediately with a garnish of sweet cream butter and fresh snipped parsley (or mint).
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