Minted Peas N Pearl Onions |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This tasty & attractive vegetable dish goes well with any meal Ingredients:
1 tsp olive oil |
1/2 lb pearl onions - peeled |
2 tsp sugar |
2 tblspn cider vinegar |
2/3 cup water |
2 cloves garlic - minced |
1 1/2 cup green onions - sliced |
2 (10 oz) pkgs frozen peas |
3 tblspns fresh chopped mint . or 1 tsp dried mint |
1/2 tsp salt |
1 tsp butter |
Directions:
1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking, over medium heat
2. Add the pearl onions& sprinkle the sugar over the onions
3. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the onions are lightly golden, about 2 mins
4. Add the vinegar & water & bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to a simmer, cover, & cook until the onions are tender, about 15 mins
6. Stir in the garlic & green onions & cook, uncovered, until the green onions are just wilted, about 2 mins
7. Stir in the peas, mint & salt.
8. Cook just until the peas are heated through, about 3 mins
9. Stir in the butter & toss until the butter has melted, about 30 sec. longer
10. Spoon into a fancy dish & serve
11. NOTE:-
12. While fresh onions are always best, 2 cups frozen pearl onions can be used in a pinch
13. To make peeling the pearl onions a little easier, place in a bowl & soak for a few mins in hot water.
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