Recipe

Peas & mint butter

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.

Feb 28, 2010 1:00pm
  • 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
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    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.

Notes

You can use frozen peas in this recipe if you prefer.

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