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Sautéed green peas in a skillet next to two freshly squeezed lemon halves.

Garlic Lemon Green Peas

Ready to serve in minutes these sautéed frozen green peas come alive with flavors of fresh lemon and garlic.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 garlic clove (minced or crushed - see notes below)
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • zest of ½ lemon
  • pinch black pepper
  • Optional: Crumbled feta or parmesan to serve

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a skillet, except the cheese if using.
  • Heat on the stovetop on a medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the peas are warmed through, drain them from the liquid and serve.
  • Top with cheese if using.

Notes

  • You do not need to defrost the peas before cooking them.
  • For a stronger garlic flavor, mince the garlic and add to the skillet. For a milder taste, crush the garlic clove and remove before serving.
  • Don't add salt during cooking as this can dehydrate the peas. Add when serving if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg