Best 9 English Peas And Pearls Creamed Green Peas With Pearl Onions Recipes

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Discover the delectable combination of sweet, tender English peas and petite, flavorful pearl onions in a creamy green pea delicacy. This classic dish, known as English peas and pearls creamed green peas with pearl onions, offers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on your culinary journey, immerse yourself in the culinary secrets of perfectly cooked peas, aromatic onions, and a luscious cream sauce that melds all the ingredients into a cohesive and irresistible delight. Prepare to indulge in a side dish that elevates your main courses, complements your special occasions, and leaves you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS



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Creamed Peas and Pearl Onions is a rich and creamy side dish perfect for a holiday meal. Peas and pearl onions are such a classic combination.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Side Dish

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14-ounce) package frozen pearl onions
3 tablespoons butter
5 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint, (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water. Bring to a boil. Add pearl onions and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pearl onions and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add peas and cook 1 minute.
  • Add flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing it in as you pour.
  • Add salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.
  • Sprinkle with mint.

CREAMED PEAS AND ONIONS



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This is a very old and simple recipe to make.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas and onions, thawed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over low heat, stir together the butter and flour. Cook until flour is evenly coated.
  • Over medium heat, stir in approximately 1/2 cup of milk at a time until thick.
  • Add the peas and onions and cook until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 125.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS



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A handful of fresh mint brightens peas and pearl onions, making this dish an ideal side for a rich meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces red pearl onions
Coarse salt
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen petite green peas
1/2 cup small fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Cut an X in stem end of each onion. Cook in salted boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and peel.
  • Heat butter and water in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in peas and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in mint. Serve immediately.

CREAMED ONIONS AND PEAS



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This is a wonderful recipe I use which calls for fresh pearl onions and fresh or frozen peas. Quick and tasty!

Provided by STERASINSKI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups fresh pearl onions
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Cook pearl onions in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and rinse in cold water. Peel onions, and remove the ends.
  • Place onions with peas in the saucepan, and fill with enough water to just cover the vegetables. Simmer until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, and place vegetables in a bowl.
  • Melt margarine in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in cream, and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir peas and onions into the sauce to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

DAD'S CREAMED PEAS & PEARL ONIONS



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While I was growing up, it was our family tradition to make creamed peas with pearl onions for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. My dad was not a happy camper if he didn't see this dish on the table. It was his favorite! I made it for my own family while our kids were growing up, and now my daughter makes this dish for her family. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups frozen peas (about 20 ounces), thawed and drained
2 cups frozen pearl onions (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup sour cream
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until onions are tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Top with bacon and cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ENGLISH PEAS AND PEARLS (CREAMED GREEN PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS)



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Peas & Pearls are a lovely accompaniment to Sunday roast chicken, or to traditional ham or lamb dishes! You may use fresh seasonal petite baby peas and white pearl onions, when available.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces frozen baby peas
8 ounces frozen white pearl onions
2/3 cup cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried tarragon
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sweet butter, slightly softened
1 tablespoon fresh finely snipped parsley (or fresh mint)

Steps:

  • Cook peas and onions (according to package directions) until done; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, salt & pepper, garlic, tarragon, and flour until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes more.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the cooked peas and onions to the cream sauce; stir gently to combine and heat through briefly.
  • Serve immediately with a garnish of sweet cream butter and fresh snipped parsley (or mint).

GREEN PEAS WITH TINY PEARL ONIONS



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Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons stone-ground whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 1/2 cups light cream
Two 1-pound packages frozen peas with pearl onions, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine the oil and flour in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, cook for 1 minute. Add the thyme. Slowly whisk in the cream and bring to a boil. Stir in the vegetables, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.

GREEN PEAS AND ONIONS



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I hesitated to submit this recipe because it is so quick and easy. I changed one that a friend gave me. It is a refreshing change from the regular peas and onions we all have eaten over the years. Try it...you will like it!

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups white pearl onions, frozen
2 cups green peas, frozen
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan bring the 1 cup of water to a boil over high heat. Add the salt and frozen onions, reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Add the peas, return to a boil, cover and cook for about 6-7 minutes until peas are tender.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over low heat in a small skillet. Add the fresh rosemary. cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
  • Drain the peas and onions when they are tender. Return to the large saucepan. Add pepper and the butter/rosemary mixture. Lightly stir to completely cover the peas and onions.
  • Pour in serving dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 311, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 4.5

FRESH GREEN PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pearl onions
2 cups shelled fresh peas
1 red sweet pepper, cored and seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup finely shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place unpeeled onions in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Drain. Let cool, then peel.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting cover. Add 3 tablespoons of water, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Do not overcook.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 296 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh English peas and pearl onions.
  • If you can't find pearl onions, you can use small white onions instead. Just be sure to peel and slice them thinly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the peas. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. Just be sure to add a little bit of butter or olive oil to give the sauce a richer flavor.
  • Season the creamed peas to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the creamed peas immediately over toast, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Creamed peas with pearl onions is a classic side dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of sweet peas, savory onions, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give creamed peas with pearl onions a try.

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