Minted peas

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This simple way to prepare peas has lovely light flavors and comes together in no time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: British, Irish

Servings: as side

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Caroline

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Ingredients

2 shallots or ½ medium sweet onion
2 tablespoon mint fresh, chopped volume/weight, can use more to taste
2 tablespoon butter
2 cup frozen peas (for fresh, see notes)
2 tablespoon water approximately
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel the shallots, cut in quarters then finely slice. Finely chop the mint leaves, removing any thicker veins - 2 tablespoon is the leaves from around 2 stems.
Melt the butter over a medium heat in a skillet/frying pan or shallow pan with a lid. Once melted, add the shallots and cook for around 3-4 minutes until they are softened and opaque. If they are just starting to brown, that's fine.
Add the peas and chopped mint, stir to mix, then add the water and cover with the lid. After a minute, reduce the heat slightly once the peas have defrosted, if frozen, so they steam but cook gently. Cook just a couple minutes in total, then remove the lid and let the liquid reduce. Season with a little salt and pepper, add a little more fresh mint if you like and serve. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice.

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Notes

If using fresh peas, you may want a little more water - around double - and leave them to steam with the lid on around 4 minutes or so until cooked through and vibrant green.

Photos show a half quantity being made but process is same.

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