peas with garlic & tomatoes
This quick and easy side-dish was one that was always a favorite of mine, from a little Italian restaurant where my husband and I would dine regularly. It's totally yummy, whether you use fresh a fresh tomato or sauce!
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Ingredients For peas with garlic & tomatoes
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1 (10.8oz) pkgbirdseye steamfresh sweet peas
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1tomato, skin peeled off (or a small amount of tomato sauce)
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2-3 clovegarlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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pinchdried oregano
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pinchdried sweet basil
How To Make peas with garlic & tomatoes
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1Microwave peas according to package directions, but no more than 4 minutes.
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2Peel skin from tomato with a sharp knife; discard skin. Chop remaining tomato into very small pieces.
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3Mince garlic; set aside.
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4Pour 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a skillet, add the tomatoes and cook until just starting to soften. Add minced garlic and cook together with tomatoes a few minutes. Don't let the garlic turn brown or it will be bitter.
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5Add the peas and let simmer for a couple of minutes to blend flavors. Now, you're ready to serve.
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