Peas with Pearl Onions

More peas, please! This is a simple, quick and tasty recipe to serve peas with the addition of pearl onions. {This recipe will serve 4 side servings}.

Ingredients:

• 1 {16 oz} package frozen peas
• 3/4 cup pearl onions, trimmed
  
• 3 tbsp butter, divided
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

1. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add onions and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and pour cold water over onions to cool. Peel and set aside. {Boiling the onions makes for easier peeling}.
   
2. In the same pot, bring 4 cups water to boil. Add peas to boiling water and reduce heat. Cover and cook for 3 minutes, or until peas are tender.
   
3. Drain and leave in colander.
   
4. In the same pot, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter with the salt and pepper. Add the peas and onions to the butter mixture and stir together until blended.
   
5. Serve with a slotted spoon.
   

Enjoy!