Minty Creamed Peas Food

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.

CREAMED PEAS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the heavy cream and let thicken, stirring for just 1 minute.
• Add the peas and the mint and cook until the peas are bright green and warmed through, another 5 minutes.

MINTY CREAMED PEAS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute while constantly stirring. Whisk in the half and half and bring to a gentle bubble while stirring. Be careful that the milk doesn't stick to the pan.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the chopped mint, and then season the sauce with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Stir in the peas and heat gently for 3-4 minutes, or until peas are warmed through and the sauce is thickened to your liking. Add more salt and/or pepper to taste.
• Serve the creamed peas in a bowl, and sprinkle with the remaining mint and lemon zest (optional).

BUTTER MINT PEAS

Steps:

• Add the butter to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the shallots and saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the peas and cook until they are just warmed through, about 4 minutes. Add the mint and cream and stir together. Serve.

MINTY MUSHY PEAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onions, mint, and peas. Cover and leave for a few minutes to steam. Mash with a potato masher. You can do this with a food processor as well, just pulse it until smooth. Whether mashing or pulsing, when it's done add the butter and season very carefully, to taste.