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    Simple Spring Peas

    April 24, 2018 by Bailey Sissom Leave a Comment

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    Simple Spring Peas are easy to make, requiring just 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes prep. They're a perfect throw together side for busy week nights!

    Simple Spring Peas are easy to make, requiring just 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes prep. They're a perfect throw together side for busy week nights!

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    Simple Spring Peas are easy to make, requiring just 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes prep. They're a perfect throw together side for busy week nights!

    Well... it's been a minute since I last posted. Ok, Ok.. 3 weeks exactly, but who's counting??

    Couple things to get you all caught up with what's going on around here...

    1. We're having a baby!!!!!!
    2. I'm 15 weeks along.
    3. It's BOY #3 !!!!! #fratlife
    4. I have been really, really, really, really, really, really, really sick.

    I'd love to say that today's Simple Spring Peas recipe goes along with some cute theme ... i.e. "pea in the pod," but reality is that when ALL. THE. SMELLS. are less than desirable (hello pregnancy), cooking is tough. If I'm being honest, and why wouldn't I... EVERYTHING is tough!

    So today (and most likely for the foreseeable future), I'm going to be focusing on quick and easy throw together recipes. Full disclosure, this is mostly the result of pure laziness/nausea, BUT I think that we can all agree that having a few weeknight friendly meals in our arsenals is something that we can all benefit from.

    Simple Spring Peas are easy to make, requiring just 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes prep. They're a perfect throw together side for busy week nights!

    This recipe really couldn't be any simpler.

    1 pan, 6 ingredients (most of which are probably hanging in your kitchen currently) and about 5 minutes gets these Simple Spring Peas table ready. If you want to get a little fancy you can use fresh Spring  peas. Upside... they are crispy, juicy perfect. Downside... you gotta shell them, which takes a little time.

    The alternative, store-bought freezer peas. They are frozen at the peak of freshness AND are available even when Spring Peas aren't in season. Make a choice and don't look back. It's going to taste great either way!

    Simple Spring Peas are easy to make, requiring just 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes prep. They're a perfect throw together side for busy week nights!

    My favorite thing about these peas is the combination of lemon and parmesan (the garlic adds a nice little kick too). Simple, fresh ingredients that take plain ol' peas to the next level and makes them feel like something special.

    Making it happen is a cinch, heat some olive oil in a medium skillet, toss in some garlic and lemon zest and let it hang out for a bit, add your peas, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle on a bit of fresh thyme and grated parmesan. That's it. A side dish that's simple enough for a weeknight and fancy enough to serve to company. I'm claiming it as a WIN!!

    Time Saving Tips and Tricks

    Prep: If you are using fresh peas, you can shell them ahead of time.

    Make Ahead: Simple Spring Peas are a great make ahead menu item. Follow recipe directions, but don't add parmesan. Prior to serving, pop the peas in the microwave or oven for a few minutes until heated through and then sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan.

    Freezer: The recipe as a whole doesn't freeze well, but frozen peas are a huge time saver for this recipe! I sub them in for fresh all the time and the dish still tastes great!

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    Simple Spring Peas

    • Author: Bailey Sissom
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    Simple Spring Peas are easy to make, requiring just 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes prep. They're a perfect throw together side for busy week nights!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 Tbs olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 lemon, zested
    • 2.5 cups fresh spring peas (or 10 oz. frozen peas)
    • salt and peper to taste
    • 2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
    • 1 Tbs lemon juice
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    1. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium. After about 1 minute, add garlic and lemon zest. Stir until garlic is fragrant.
    2. To the pan, add peas. Toss peas to coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Sprinkle in thyme. Stir.
    4. Once peas are heated through and are the desired consistency, remove from heat and pour into a large serving bowl.
    5. Top cooked peas with lemon juice and parmesan. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    If you don't have fresh peas available OR if you don't want to spend the time shelling them.. frozen works just fine!

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    About Bailey Sissom

    Bailey Sissom is a 3rd grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom and the creator of Simply Sissom, a blog for busy moms who value feeding their kids healthy meals and snacks, but struggle with finding the time to make it happen. On Simply Sissom, Bailey shares practical recipes, tips and tricks to help make preparing whole food meals happen consistently.

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