Description
Thanksgiving Peas are a delightful side dish that adds a touch of elegance to your holiday table. This creamy, herb-infused recipe combines fresh peas with garlic and butter, creating a vibrant green dish that perfectly complements turkey and stuffing. With a hint of lemon zest and fresh herbs, these peas are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, they may just become the star of your Thanksgiving feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peas (or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse fresh peas under cold water (skip this for frozen).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Add peas; stir in the buttery mixture for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Lower heat and slowly add heavy cream; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and herbs just before serving; season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (75g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg