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Thanksgiving Peas Side Dish

Easy Parmesan Peas Side Dish for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast

This Thanksgiving Peas Side Dish is an easy and vibrant addition to your holiday table, featuring sweet peas, shallots, and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 244
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 count shallot peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 2 cups sweet peas raw or frozen
  • ¼ cup aged parmesan freshly grated, more to taste
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and cook until they are tender and slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the fresh or frozen peas to the skillet (you do not need to thaw the frozen peas beforehand), and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the peas are tender.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the freshly grated parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSodium: 210mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper or a touch of lemon zest. This dish can be customized by swapping peas with asparagus or green beans.

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