Name: Peas and mint butter
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Peas & mint butter; 2 1/4 cup fresh shelled peas until just tender; drain.; 40 gram (1½ ounce) softened butter,; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

Here is a simple and tasty way to revitalise the humble pea and make it a worthy addition to any meat dish, rather than an also-ran. Eating your greens never tasted so good.

Looking for more side dishes?

Ingredients

Peas & mint butter

2 1/4 cup fresh shelled peas until just tender; drain.

40 gram (1½ ounce) softened butter,

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

Method

Peas & mint butter

1.Boil, steam or microwave 2¼ cups fresh shelled peas until just tender; drain. Meanwhile, combine 40g (1½ ounce) softened butter, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint and 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind in a small bowl. Serve peas topped with butter mixture. serving suggestion Serve with roast pork or chicken.