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Fresh Field Peas

One of the things we grow in our garden is field peas. Looking for a simple recipe that relies on the field peas' natural flavor, then this recipe is for you. There's only three ingredients necessary: field peas, salt and butter. Feel free to modify the salt and butter to your taste.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fresh field peas recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh field peas (removed from pods)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse your fresh peas. 

  2. Add your water and peas to a saucepan and bring to a boil.

  3. Simmer for 20 minutes.  Make sure your lid is ajar about half way to prevent the water from completely steaming away.

  4. You should have about 2 tablespoons of water left when done.  Remove from heat and drain.

  5. Add butter and salt to taste.