Description
Creamy Garden Peas is a simple and comforting side dish featuring tender frozen peas cooked to perfection and enveloped in a smooth, lightly seasoned creamy sauce. This quick recipe combines the sweetness of peas with a homemade roux-based cream sauce enriched with butter and whole milk, resulting in a luscious and satisfying vegetable side perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook Peas: Follow the package instructions to cook the frozen peas until tender. Once cooked, drain the water from the peas and set them aside.
- Melt Butter: Warm a small saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter until fully liquefied.
- Make Roux: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture forms a smooth paste, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Milk And Sugar: Gradually pour in the whole milk while stirring constantly to keep the sauce smooth. Add the sugar and continue to stir.
- Thicken Sauce: Continue cooking and stirring the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine Peas And Sauce: Add the drained peas to the creamy sauce, stir gently to coat all the peas evenly, heat everything through, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Adjust seasoning to taste by adding more salt or pepper if desired.
- Fresh or frozen peas can be used; if using fresh peas, cooking times may vary slightly.
- This recipe is best served immediately but can be gently reheated with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy peas, garden peas recipe, easy side dish, frozen peas, creamy vegetable side
