Buttered Peas

Source: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

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Servings: 4

Total time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups frozen peas
• ½ cup yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbs butter
• 2 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then sautee the onion, sugar, and salt until the onion is softened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add the peas and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are heated through, about 5 minutes. 
• Stir in the black pepper and serve hot!