Roasted garlic butter adds a modern twist to seasonal peas in this flavourful side dish. If you like, make a double batch of the garlic butter and toss the extra with hot pasta for an easy sauce.
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 1 hour
- Portion size 16 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine
Ingredients
Peas:
Roasted Garlic Butter:
Method
Roasted Garlic Butter: Slice off top third of garlic head to expose cloves; discard. Place garlic head on small square of foil; drizzle with oil and fold foil over to seal. Roast in 375?F (190?C) oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly. Squeeze cloves into small bowl; stir in butter until well combined. (Make-ahead: Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to 2 days. Soften at room temperature for 20 minutes before continuing with recipe.)Peas: In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook snap peas for 1 minute; add frozen peas and cook until heated through, about 30 seconds. Drain well.
In large bowl, toss together peas, garlic butter, salt and pepper until butter is melted and well combined. Sprinkle with tarragon (if using).
Photography props: cynthiafindlay.com (white dish, silverware);
Nutritional facts per serving: about
- Fibre 3 g
- Sodium 361 mg
- Sugars 3 g
- Protein 3 g
- Calories 74.0
- Total fat 3 g
- Potassium 146 mg
- Cholesterol 8 mg
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Total carbohydrate 8 g
%RDI
- Iron 10.0
- Folate 14.0
- Calcium 3.0
- Vitamin A 13.0
- Vitamin C 38.0
