peas with garlic & tomatoes

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Charlotte, NC
Updated on Jun 1, 2016

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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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 1 (10.8oz) package birdseye steamfresh sweet peas
  • 1 - tomato, skin peeled off (or a small amount of tomato sauce)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch dried oregano
  • pinch dried sweet basil

How To Make peas with garlic & tomatoes

  • Step 1
    Microwave peas according to package directions, but no more than 4 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Peel skin from tomato with a sharp knife; discard skin. Chop remaining tomato into very small pieces.
  • Step 3
    Mince garlic; set aside.
  • Step 4
    Pour 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.
  • Step 5
    Add the peas and let simmer for a couple of minutes to blend flavors. Now, you're ready to serve.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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