Minted Peas
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Minted Peas
Description
This recipe begins by gently cooking sliced spring onions in butter to soften and mellow their flavor. Frozen peas are then added along with fresh chopped mint, and simmered briefly in boiling water to tenderize the peas while preserving their bright green color. After draining, the peas are seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice and zest, fresh mint, and olive oil to add freshness, acidity, and richness.
The result is a vibrant vegetable side, the sweetness of the peas balanced by the citrusy lemon and cooling mint. Melted butter carries the flavor of the scallions and herbs. The dish is straightforward and enhances the natural sweetness of the peas.
Care is taken not to salt the peas during cooking to avoid toughening them. Using fresh mint is preferred, as dried mint is more potent and requires less quantity. Avoid canned peas, which lack texture and can become mushy when cooked.
Ingredients
- 330 g peas frozen
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 spring onions aka scallions
- 2 tablespoon mint finely chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped, fresh
- 0.5 lemon Juice and zest only
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoon Butter in a pan. Add 4 Spring onions (Scallions) and cook over a low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add 330 g Frozen peas and 2 tablespoon Fresh mint. Mix well.
- Add enough boiled water to cover all the peas. Put a lid on the pan and return to the heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the peas. Add 1 pinch Sea salt, 1 pinch Ground black pepper, juice and zest of 0.5 Lemon, 1 tablespoon Olive oil and 1 tablespoon Fresh mint. Mix well and serve.
Notes
- Do not add salt while cooking peas to prevent toughening; season after cooking instead.
- Avoid canned peas as they tend to become mushy when cooked.
- If substituting dried mint, use less due to its more intense flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1093IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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