Creamy Pea & Onion Delight

Ingredients

- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Prepare Onion:
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about PT10M (10 minutes).

2. Season:
- Sprinkle the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the onions, stirring to combine.

3. Cook Peas:
- Add the frozen peas to the skillet, mixing well with the onions for even distribution.
- Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and let the peas cook until tender, approximately PT5M (5 minutes).

4. Create Cream Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to warm through, about PT2M (2 minutes).

5. Season and Finish:
- Sprinkle the ground nutmeg over the mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently, thickening the cream sauce around the peas, for an additional PT3M (3 minutes).

6. Serve:
- Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, taste and adjust for seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve hot as a creamy side dish or a light vegetarian main course.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Creamy pea and onion, Easy dinner recipe, Vegetarian dinner, Stove cooking, Pea recipes, Onion cream sauce, Simple side dish, Quick gourmet meal, Nutmeg seasoning, Comfort food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 720

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