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Minty Peas and Onions

Name: Minty Peas and Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint

5 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022

Mother always relied on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side dish. Besides being easy to prepare, this recipe was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother by my grandmother. —Santa D'Addario, Jacksonville, Florida

Minty Peas and Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions and red pepper in oil until onions just begin to soften. Add peas; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in mint and cook for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 134 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.