Creamed Peas and Onions
Creamed Peas and Onions is a timeless comfort food side dish that combines tender peas and sweet pearl onions coated in a luxuriously creamy, flavorful sauce. This easy, 25-minute recipe starts with frozen vegetables, making it a fuss-free way to bring vibrant green and subtle sweetness to your dinner table. The silky sauce, made from a blend of butter, milk, and heavy cream, is thickened to perfection and seasoned with a hint of nutmeg for a touch of warmth. Ideal for holiday spreads or weeknight dinners, this dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and enjoy this classic side, bursting with homestyle charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen peas
- 1 cup Frozen pearl onions
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the frozen peas and pearl onions to the boiling water. Cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking and cook until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked peas and pearl onions to the cream sauce. Gently stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peas and onions are heated through and the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.4 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.0 g | 255% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2566 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
