buttered peas and pearl onions

18 Pinches 1 Photo
Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Dec 14, 2015

Recipe & photo from foodnetwork.com. 12-14-15

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pound pearl onions
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 cups fresh sweet peas, shelled - or - frozen peas
  • 1/2 - lemon, juiced
  • 1 small bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
  • - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make buttered peas and pearl onions

  • Step 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and immerse in ice water; drain again. Cut off the stem end of the pearl onion and squeeze out of skin.
  • Step 2
    In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 Tblsp. of the butter, and 2 tsp. of the dill.
  • Step 3
    When the mixture gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly.
  • Step 4
    Add the lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter and dill; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

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