A quick, simple side dish with tender sautéed mushrooms and onions, fresh garlic, and bright green peas added at the end so they stay vibrant and tender-crisp.
Easy Side Dish for Dinner
Peas always seem to end up as an afterthought at dinner, but this buttery peas with mushrooms recipe makes them feel like the best part of the meal. Sweet green peas are tossed with buttery mushrooms, onion, garlic, and a few simple seasonings for an easy side dish everyone loves.
This recipe comes together in one skillet in about 10 minutes, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights when you need something quick on the table. It pairs well with just about everything—meatloaf, roasted chicken, pork chops (i love them in the instant pot!), steak, and definietely mashed potatoes. I recently served it with my Salisbury Steak for dinner and everyone loved it. The buttery peas and mushrooms go so well with the rich gravy.
If you love cooking with peas I have lots more pea recipes to try.
Recipe Tips & Ingredient Notes
- Frozen peas work perfectly here and there’s no need to thaw them first. Just toss them right into the skillet and cook until warmed through. This keeps them bright green and tender without becoming mushy. Fresh peas can also be used, but they’ll need a little extra cooking time to soften.
- Don’t Overcook the Peas! The peas only need a few minutes in the skillet. You’re just warming them through. Overcooking can make them soft and dull in color, so keep an eye on them and remove from heat once they’re bright green and tender.
- I prefer fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor. They cook down beautifully with the onions and butter and add so much savory flavor to the peas. In a pinch, a drained can of mushrooms (or even two cans) works too.
Let’s Make My Buttery Peas!
Cook the mushrooms and onions until veggie are softened.
Now add in the frozen peas!
Stir for a couple minutes until the peas are warmed up.
Grab a spoon and eat them all! Just kidding, share with your family.
You have leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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10 Minute Buttery Peas with Mushrooms
PrintIngredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- (1) 10 ounce package frozen green peas (no need to thaw)
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add frozen peas and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes until peas are heated through and tender-crisp.
- Season with sugar, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
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