Creamed Peas and Pearl Onions
Creamed Peas and Pearl Onions is a rich and creamy side dish perfect for a holiday meal. Peas and pearl onions are such a classic combination.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) package frozen pearl onions
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint, optional
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water. Bring to a boil. Add pearl onions and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pearl onions and cook 2 minutes.
- Add peas and cook 1 minute.
- Add flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing it in as you pour.
- Add salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.
- Sprinkle with mint.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg