Minted Peas

Name: Minted Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 thinly sliced scallions; 10 ounces thawed frozen peas; 0.75 teaspoon coarse salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.333 cup finely chopped fresh mint.; 1.5 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons butter

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

Tired of just peas and butter? The mint and lemon zest give these peas a flavor boost.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 thinly sliced scallions
10 ounces thawed frozen peas
¾ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅓ cup finely chopped fresh mint.
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add 2 thinly sliced scallions (below); cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes.
Add 3 packages (10 ounces each) thawed frozen peas, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until peas are tender and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Add 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons butter; swirl pan until butter is creamy, 1 minute more.

Cook's Notes

Cutting Scallions: Trim root end of scallions. Thinly slice white and light-green parts crosswise.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, March 2005