Minted Peas with Caramelized Onions – Easy Vintage Side Dish Recipe

Minted peas with caramelized onions is an easy vintage side dish made with frozen peas, sweet onions and fresh mint.

Minted Peas with Caramelized Onions – Easy Vintage Side Dish Recipe

This Minted Peas with Caramelized Onions recipe is a classic vintage side dish that turns simple frozen peas into something fresh, flavorful, and elegant. Inspired by old cookbooks, this easy recipe combines sweet sautéed onions with bright mint for a timeless vegetable side that pairs beautifully with almost any main course.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: minted peas, minted peas and caramelized onions, minted peas and onions

Servings: servings

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Yellow Onions, medium peeled and diced
20 ounces Frozen Peas, thawed
2 Tablespoons Mint, fresh finely chopped
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and lightly caramelized.
Stir in thawed peas and cook until heated through.
Add chopped mint, salt, and pepper.
Toss gently and serve warm.

Notes

Use sweet yellow onions for the best flavor.
Add a pat of butter for richness or drizzle with additional olive oil.
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten.
For extra depth, sauté onions low and slow.
The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

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