Name: Mushy fresh peas with almonds and artichokes
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (45g) slivered almonds; 1 kilogram fresh peas in pod, shelled; 30 gram butter; 1 (200g) small leek, trimmed, finely chopped; 2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, plus 1/4 cup extra; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 540 gram bottled artichoke hearts, drained; 2/3 cup (160ml) pouring cream; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoon lemon juice; 60 gram soft goat's cheese, crumbled

Ingredients

1/3 cup (45g) slivered almonds

1 kilogram fresh peas in pod, shelled

30 gram butter

1 (200g) small leek, trimmed, finely chopped

2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, plus 1/4 cup extra

1 tablespoon sour cream

540 gram bottled artichoke hearts, drained

2/3 cup (160ml) pouring cream

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind

2 teaspoon lemon juice

60 gram soft goat's cheese, crumbled

Method

1.Stir nuts in a medium frying pan over low heat until toasted lightly. Cool.

2.Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil over high heat. Add peas, return to the boil; drain immediately. Rinse under cold water until cooled.

3.Heat half the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir leek over heat until soft. Remove from heat and stir in peas. Add mint and sour cream; season to taste. Blend with a hand-held blender until just mushy. Cover to keep warm.

4.Heat remaining butter in a large frying pan over high heat; cook artichokes until browned lightly.

5.Heat cream, rind and juice in a medium saucepan over low heat until just warm. Add artichokes; stir to coat.

6.Divide pea mixture between four serving plates; top with artichokes. Sprinkle with nuts, cheese and extra mint.

Fresh peas can be replaced with 2½ cups (300g) frozen peas.
Note

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