1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas
2 tbsp. butter
1 clove garlic, peeled and squashed, not minced
1 sm. white onion, sliced
3 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat butter in saucepan that has a tight fitting lid; add garlic and saute over medium to high heat for 15 seconds or until it is coated with butter. Add the onion. Saute quickly until onion rings are separated.

Add peas and toss with spatula until vegetables are mixed. Add water. Cover, bring to boil. Then turn heat down to medium or low and steam for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If liquid has not all boiled off, stir over heat until it disappears. Turn into serving dish; remove garlic before serving.