English Minted Peas

If it is summertime, be sure to use fresh English peas, as they have a sweet, delicate flavor well worth the time-consuming effort of shelling them. Autumn, Winter and Spring, Frozen is good!

Yield:
6 servings
Category:
Vegetables
Cuisine:
British

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups English peas, shelled (about 12 ounces) or frozen peas, thawed
  • 6 mint leaves, torn
  • Salt and a few turns of black pepper
  • Water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Sauté the green onions in two tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the peas, a pinch of salt, and enough water to barely cover.
  2. Cook over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the torn mint leaves. Continue cooking until the peas are tender, a few more minutes. Check for seasoning, and add more salt if needed.

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