Peas, Please!

I don't know what it is but I've been crazy for greens lately - asparagus, kale, arugula, baby bok choy, and peas, yes peas.  Never thought I'd say it, but I'm lovin' on the peas right now.  Plump, cute little buggers that are packed full of nutrients, peas have been my green of choice the past few weeks.  My husband is still traumatized from his childhood peas, and I keep telling him these are nothing like the frozen {or dare I say canned} kind.  He doesn't buy it.  I guess I still have some work to do. 

Regardless, this is quite possibly one of the easiest side dishes I've made in a looong time.  And what perfect timing - in the spring and summer months I don't like to spend too much time in the kitchen with the ovens on and burners raging for hours.  So, I turn to easy options like this one.  Peas, a little onion, some olive oil, a dab of butter, seasoned with a little salt and pepper and voila!  A seasonally appropriate and healthy combination is born!

Thank goodness for Trader Joe's - they have fresh English Peas pre-packaged.  All you need to do is throw 'em in boiling water for 2 minutes and they're done!  Major life and timesaver.

I'm tellin' ya - the peas are where it's at right now. 

Peas
Recipe by A Toast to Taste
Photos by A Toast to Taste

Ingredients Needed:
1 10oz bag English Peas or about 2 cups peas removed from pods
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.  Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

In a medium skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat.  Add onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.  Add peas, stir to combine.  Season with salt and pepper.  Transfer to serving bowl and enjoy!

As Ina Garten would say, "How easy was that??!"