Green Peas with Sauteed Onions

These simple green peas with onions are a fantastic way to to spruce up this everyday veggie. They are a favorite holiday side dish of ours but also easy enough for any weeknight dinner.

My mother-in-law introduced me to simply adding sautéed onions to green peas years ago at my first Thanksgiving with my then boyfriend/now husband.

They add such a wonderful caramelized flavor, especially when cooked in butter for the browned butter extra flavor.

I could honestly just eat these with mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, sausage stuffing and deviled eggs as my entire holiday dinner and be perfectly happy. Anyone else love the sides the most?

Ingredients

The complete list of ingredients with amounts are listed in the full recipe card below.

Green peas – I use a bag of frozen peas. Either petite or regular. You can also use canned peas and simply heat them after adding the cooked onions.

Onion – Chop a large white, yellow or sweet onion. I use my favorite vegetable chopper to do it so fast!

Butter – Use either salted or unsalted. You can also use olive oil or coconut oil.

Salt and pepper – to taste

Variations to Try

1. Add bacon bits as well for even more flavor.

2. Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or a couple of cloves of minced garlic in the last minute of cooking the onions.
3. Add a little parmesan cheese after cooking.
4. Add a ¼ teaspoon of a dried herb like rosemary or thyme or even little poultry seasoning.

How to Make Green Peas with Sautéed Onions

Step 1: Add the frozen peas to a pot and cover with water. Heat over medium high heat until boiling. Then lower the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15- 20 minutes or until desired tenderness.

Step 2: While the peas are cooking, add the butter and chopped onions to a nonstick skillet and cook on medium-low heat until brown. (approximately 15-20 minutes. (we like them very browned) Don’t rush the caramelizing process.

Step 3: Drain the water from the peas into a colander once cooked and place them in a bowl or back into the pot.

Step 4: Stir in sautéed onions and salt and pepper to taste.

Storing Leftovers

Refrigerate: Store in an airtiht container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Once cooled, freeze in a freezer bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Reheating: Place in a microwave safe bowl and reheat for one minute in the microwave. Or reheat in a pot on the stove on low heat until heated through.

More favorite side dishes

If you love this green peas and onions recipe, try one of these easy side dish recipes next:

• Sauteed Spinach with Garlic
• Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli
• Roasted Green Beans and Almonds
• Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
• Crunchy Baked Asparagus

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