Creamy Peas

These peas are the best veggies ever. I used to love having these as a kid. When I wouldn’t eat my veggies this is what my mom would serve us.

Bowl of creamy pea and ham salad garnished with dill

Prep 20 mins

Cook 20 mins

Total 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter

  • 6 ounces ham stake, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 red onion, halved and sliced thin

  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 pound frozen peas

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add cream, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to simmer and cook until cream just begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Stir in peas, cover, and cook until tender, about 5 min-utes. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve.