How to Cook Frozen Peas

Cooked frozen peas in a bowl with a wooden spoon.

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Cook frozen peas so they’re sweet and tender, not soggy, with these simple tips. Here's how to saute, steam, and microwave, as well as add them to various recipes.

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 12

Servings:

Ingredients

▢ 16 ounce bag of frozen peas
▢ 1 tablespoon butter or oil
▢ 1-2 teaspoons seasoning(s) of choice
▢ (optional) onion, lemon juice, grated parmesan

Instructions

Saute

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter or oil.
(Optional) Add finely diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so. This step is optional but it will add great flavor.
Stir in peas and cover the pan to create steam , and simmer for 4-5 minutes or so until the peas are cooked through and tender.

Steam

Place water in a pot, add steamer basket, and bring to a boil. Add peas, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4-6 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a bowl and toss with butter and seasoning(s) and lemon juice.

Microwave

Place 8 ounces of peas with 2 tablespoons of water into a microwave safe dish. Cover with a lid or microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and repeat every 30 seconds, until heated through. Drain in a mesh strainer, add a little butter or oil and seasoning(s) of choice.

Notes

There is no need to thaw the peas for any of these cooking methods. Just add straight from the freezer!

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