Sauteed Peas And Small Potatoes Recipes

NEW POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and place in a pot, fill to the top with water. You can choose to keep the skin on the potatoes instead of peeling them. Salt to taste. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are cooked through and tender in the center, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter and add the chopped onion. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, just until the onion are translucent and tender.
• Add the frozen peas, cooking in the skillet for 1-2 minutes, just until the peas heat through.
• Add the dill and green onions, along with the cooked and drained potatoes. Mix gently to combine. Serve immediately.

AU GRATIN PEAS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp.
• Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
• Drain skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
• Saute onion in the bacon drippings, until tender.
• Layer with potatoes, salt and pepper to taste, peas, 1 cup of cheese, and crumbled bacon.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Mix together the mayonnaise and milk until smooth texture.
• Pour mixture over bacon.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CREAMED PEAS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Simmer peas in boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender (do NOT overcook). Drain.
• Using the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a thick paste; gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Now add potatoes and peas to the sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Serve immediately.

SUGAR SNAP PEA, POTATO AND CHIVE SAUTé

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until just tender. Drain.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar snap peas and sauté 2 minutes. Add potatoes and sauté until heated through. Mix in chives. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMED PARMESAN BABY POTATOES WITH PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Do not cut the small potatoes, leave whole and place then in a pot of boiling salted water; boil for about 20 minutes or until just fork-tender, drain and cool, then cut in half (this can be done well in advance).
• Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat.
• Add in the chopped garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
• Add in flour and whisk for 2 minutes (do not brown the flour).
• Gradually add in the full-fat milk (or half and half if using) bring to a simmer whisking continously for 1 minute.
• Add in the whipping cream; mix to combine, then add in the Parmesan cheese (sauce will be thick but will thin out slighty when you add in the peas and onions).
• Season with salt and lots of pepper or cayenne pepper; simmer over low heat for about 7-8 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in cooked potatoes, peas and onions; bring to a simmer and cook over low heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon until the onions are tender (about 5-6 minutes).
• Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.