Jazzed up Peas and Pearls

You can use frozen or fresh peas, depending on the season. This will brighten up your meal! From Southern Living magazine.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (14 ounce) package  frozen pearl onions, thawed
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 2 (14 ounce) packages  frozen peas, thawed
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh dill, coarsely chopped
•  kosher salt
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter with the 1 tbls. olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add the thawed onions and sugar; saute 5 to 7 minutes or until onions are caramel colored.
3. Add the 2 packages of thawed peas and lemon juice; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in parsley, 2 tbls. butter, and dill. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Enjoy!