English Peas and Pearls (Creamed Green Peas With Pearl Onions)

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.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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