Description
Thanksgiving peas are a delightful side dish that adds a pop of color and sweetness to your holiday table. This easy-to-make recipe features fresh green peas sautéed with garlic and brightened with lemon zest, creating a perfect complement to your Thanksgiving feast. With just a few simple ingredients, you can elevate your holiday meal and impress your guests with this vibrant and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse fresh peas under cold water; if using frozen, no need to rinse.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic, cooking until golden and fragrant.
- Add Peas: Stir in the peas, gently coating them in the butter. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, stirring well. Taste for seasoning.
- Finish: Remove from heat and mix in lemon zest for a zesty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (75g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg