Minted Pea Deviled Eggs Food

SPRING PEA DEVILED EGGS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat; prepare a large bowl of ice water. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Microwave the peas according to the package directions; drain and let cool. Peel the eggs, halve lengthwise and remove the yolks from the whites. Set the whites aside on a plate. Blend the yolksand 1 cup of the peas in a food processor until crumbly. Add the olive oil, sour cream, chopped mint, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon water and process until the mixture is smoothand light. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the whites. Garnish each egg half with 1 of the remaining peas and a mint leaf. Serve immediately in a deviled egg tray or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MINTED PEAS

Steps:

• Sautee onions until tender.
• Combine all ingredients in microwave safe dish.
• Cover and microwave until peas are just hot, stirring as needed to cook evenly.
• Garnish with a twist of lemon and fresh mint leaves if desired.

LEMON CAPER DEVILED EGGS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. With a ladle, slowly lower the eggs into the water, one by one. Reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for 10 minutes. Drain. When they are cool enough to handle, peel the eggs.
• Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a food processor. Arrange the whites, cut-side up, on a serving platter. Blitz the egg yolks by themselves for about 10 seconds. To the yolks, add the mayo, mustard, capers, salt, pepper, garlic and lemon zest. Process until well blended and smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
• Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag, then use scissors to snip off the tip of one of the bottom corners to form a small hole. Pipe the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites or store the egg whites and yolk mixture separately in the fridge until ready to fill and serve, one to two days. Garnish the filled eggs with paprika and parsley and serve immediately.

MINTED GREEN PEA TIMBALES

Steps:

• Dissolve all but 1/4 teaspoon salt in large pot of boiling water. Add peas. Blanch 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Chill and drain thoroughly. Puree in blender or food processor the peas, mint, and sugar remaining salt and pepper until smooth. Continue to puree while adding egg whites 1 at a time. Pour in cream. Blend until combined.
• Divide mixture among 6 greased 1/2 cup ramekins or custard cups. Set ramekins in baking pan. Add boiling water to pan to halfway up sides of ramekins. Cover with foil and vent. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center pulls clean. Let set a few minutes. Run sharp knife around edges and invert onto serving dish. Garnish with mint sprig and dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche.

MINTED PEAS

Steps:

• 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.