creamed peas and pearl onions with buttered leeks
My love affair with pearl onions continues. I thought, why not add my other love, leeks, to the mix? So this recipe was born. If you love pearl onions and leeks like I do, I think you will love this dish! 12-22-15
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 bag pearl onions
- 2 medium leeks, washed and sliced 1/2" thick
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
How To Make creamed peas and pearl onions with buttered leeks
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Step 1Wash leeks thoroughly, then slice in half lengthwise. Cut into 1/2" slices.
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Step 2Place pearl onions in boiling water for 3-4 minutes; rinse in cold water and peel. Set aside.
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Step 3In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter and add the washed and sliced leeks. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
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Step 4Meanwhile, steam the peas and the pearl onions for 5 minutes and drain. Add mixture to the pan containing the leeks.
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Step 5In a medium saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter and stir in flour, making a paste. Gradually add the heavy cream, whisking constantly until mixture becomes slightly thick. Add seasonings
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Step 6When sauce is thick and bubbling, pour over peas, pearl onions and leeks. Stir and serve.
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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