Dill Peas

This is another of my random home cooking recipes that developed on its own independent of any recipes. I'm sure there are plenty of recipes out there - it doesn't feel like a revolutionary combination to me! - but what follows is just what's evolved over the years when I've had a craving for peas. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Dill Peas

(2 servings)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of butter or margarine

3 to 5 cloves of garlic (crushed/minced)

2 cups of frozen peas

Black pepper (a touch)

Dried parsley (a touch)

Dill (to the max*)

Salt (to taste)

1/2 cup of hot water

*When I say to add dill "to the max," I mean that I love dill and add what is probably a shocking amount for a lot of people. I'm also usually working with drill dill though, so if you're using fresh you might not need half a shaker's worth!

Directions

1) Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat and then sauté the garlic for a minute or so until fragrant.

2) Add the seasonings, peas, and water, bring to a boil, and then simmer everything until the water has mostly evaporated (about 10 minutes). I often mash some of the peas as I stir to keep them from burning - I like the mushy pea-adjacent texture though!

3) On vegan days I enjoy this as is, but it occasionally features as a side dish instead, in which case you might find you get more servings out of this recipe.