Minted Peas
This image courtesy of Tom Eckerle
Serves6 to 8
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 15 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
Recipe Courseside dish
Dietary Considerationhealthy
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner, lunch
Moodstressed
Taste and Texturebuttery, herby
Type of Dishvegetable
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
Instructions
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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.
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Drain, fold in the butter, salt and pepper to taste, and the mint. Serve at once.
Christopher Idone
