Buttery Peas with Thyme

For 4 Servings, Buttery Peas with Thyme keeps the list centered on butter, yellow onion and sugar. Set aside about 10 minutes.

• Yield 4 Servings
• Ready in 10 minutes
• Prep 5 minutes
• Cook 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup yellow onion (finely chopped (about 1/2 medium onion))
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium garlic cloves (finely minced)
• 3 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until the onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Stir in the peas and thyme and cook, stirring often, until the peas are just heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with black pepper (and additional salt if desired) and serve immediately.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.