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Cooking frozen peas the right way in a skillet with butter and garlic.
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How to Cook Frozen Peas (the RIGHT way)

Learn how to cook frozen peas so they turn out perfectly every time—sweet, tender, and vibrant green, never mushy or bland. This quick and easy stovetop method takes just 10 minutes and uses simple ingredients you already have on hand.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peas, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen green peas
  • 6 tablespoons butter salted, sweet cream
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh, crushed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine peas, butter, sugar, and garlic in a medium-sized skillet.
    Skillet with frozen peas, garlic, butter and sugar for How to Cook Frozen Peas.
  • Cook at medium heat until butter is melted and peas are heated through about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    Cooking frozen peas the right way in a skillet with butter and garlic.
  • Add salt and pepper. Serve.
    How to Cook Frozen Peas served in a bowl.

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Notes

  • Wait for it! Be sure to add salt at the end. Adding salt during the cooking process dehydrates the peas. 
  • Veggie add-ins: Frozen peas combine well with other frozen veggies like diced carrots, corn, and green beans. Try one or them all for a vegetable medley side dish.
  • Flavor add-ins: Mix in fresh mint, a splash of cream, lemon juice, minced onion, or Parmesan for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg