Creamed Onions and Peas

This is a wonderful recipe I use which calls for fresh pearl onions and fresh or frozen peas. Quick and tasty!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
• 1 ½ cups fresh pearl onions
• 2 cups fresh or frozen peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Cook pearl onions in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and rinse in cold water. Peel onions, and remove the ends.

Step 2

Place onions with peas in the saucepan, and fill with enough water to just cover the vegetables. Simmer until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, and place vegetables in a bowl.

Step 3

Melt margarine in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in cream, and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir peas and onions into the sauce to coat. Serve immediately.