Sautéed Green Peas with Leeks Recipe

Sautéed Green Peas with Leeks Recipe

Sautéed sweet green peas pair perfectly with the savory onion flavor of leeks. Honey and sumac round out the dish and create a subtly sweet and slightly tangy spring side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Sauteed Green Peas, Sauteed Peas

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 108kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

1 tablespoon clarified butter ghee
1 large leek outer leaves removed, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced, and rinsed well
2 cups frozen green peas thawed
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon sumac
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
A few fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)
A couple fresh lemon wedges for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Heat the ghee in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the leek and sauté until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the peas and cook until warm, about 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the honey, sumac, salt, and black pepper.
Transfer to a serving dish and top with the parsley.
Serve warm, along with lemon wedges to squeeze on top.

Notes

Leek: Leek typically grows in sandy soil, so make sure you rinse it well to remove all the sand and grit.

Switch Up the Flavor: For a completely different flavor profile, omit the sumac and use za'atar instead.

Storage: Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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