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minted-peas

Photo by: Tom Eckerle

Yield : Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh  peas, shelled (3½ to 4 cups)
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 8 fresh mint leaves, cut into thin ribbons

Directions

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the peas and the sugar. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.

Drain, fold in the butter, salt and pepper to taste, and the mint. Serve at once.


© Christopher Idone
 

Nutritional Information

Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based on 8 servings, and includes 1/8 teaspoon of added salt per serving.

98 kcal
2 % daily value
49 % daily value
2 % daily value
185 mg
25 mg
4 g
4 g
4 g
11 g
11 mg
295 mg
3 g
5 g
7 % daily value

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