Sautéed Pearls & Peas
Apr 21, 2022, Updated Apr 22, 2025
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I can’t stress enough the importance of a well-stocked freezer — especially when you’re looking to set yourself up for success during Whole30. This simple, spring side dish has a short ingredient list and calls in some superstars from the depths of your freezer.
Sautéed Pearls & Peas is a 10-minute side dish that can be made in a pinch, as long as you have bags of pearl onions and peas on hand.
Sautéed Pearls & Peas
Pearl onions and peas, both freezer staples, come together for this 10-minute side dish that's brightened up with lemon zest and dill.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee, I use 4th & Heart
- 1 12-ounce bag frozen pearl onions
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon, optional
- Fresh dill, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet with, melt ghee over medium heat. Add in frozen pearl onions and put a lid on the pan for water to release. Sauté onions for 3 minutes to add a bit of brown on one side.
- Carefully remove lid and add in grated garlic, ½ cup vegetable broth and frozen peas. Put lid on pan and bring to a slow simmer. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, until peas are cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper, taste and serve. Optional: Garnish with zest of lemon and fresh dill. Chopped fresh mint would also work well with this dish.
Notes
For Plant-Based Whole30, substitute ghee with olive oil.
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It was delicious. They added garlic, made it so tasty I also added a little thyme