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minted peas in bowl 3

Easy Minted Peas with Caramelised Onion

Chloe from Forkful of Plants
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine English
Servings 2
These smokey minted peas are the perfect easy side dish recipe for frozen peas. A super versatile, alternative take on a classic side.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 160 g frozen green peas
  • 1 tbps vegan butter
  • 10 g mint finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a fry pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and stir to coat in the oil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring 3-4 times, leaving the onion to cook undisturbed between stirring.
  • After 15 minutes, add 2 teaspoons of water to deglaze the pan. Stir well, making sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom. Cook for a further 15 minutes, adding a teaspoon of water and stirring 3-4 times during.
  • Add the paprika, stir to coat, then add the peas. Increase the heat to medium then cook, stirring, for around 5 minutes until the peas are hot through.
  • Add the butter and mint and stir through until the butter is melted. Season well.

Notes

NOTE ON COOKING THE ONIONS: If you are in a rush, you can do a simple fried onion rather than caramelising. Just add the oil over a medium-high heat, and fry the onions for 5 minutes until soft and golden, then move on to the next step. This method makes this an easy 15 minute side dish!
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