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.
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Peas and mint butter
A worthy addition to any main dish.
- 10 mins cooking
- Serves 4
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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
- 1Boil, 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.
Notes
You can use frozen peas in this recipe if you prefer.
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