Name: Peas with Lemon
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces); 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon salted butter*; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Fresh ground pepper; Zest of 1/2 lemon, optional

Peas with Lemon

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This peas recipe takes just 5 minutes! Cooking frozen peas with garlic and lemon makes an easy side dish everyone will love.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon salted butter*
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
Zest of 1/2 lemon, optional

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Instructions

Rinse the peas under warm water and shake off excess liquid.
Smash and peel the garlic cloves.
Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the smashed garlic and frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through but still bright green.
Zest the lemon. Season with the kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and lemon zest. Discard the garlic cloves and serve immediately.

Notes

*Substitute vegan butter, refined coconut oil or more olive oil for vegan and dairy-free.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/peas-with-lemon/