Smashed Peas with Mint Butter |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe is a variation on mushy peas, a beloved British street food. Ours have a much brighter color and flavor, making them sophisticated enough for entertaining. Ingredients:
4 (10-oz) packages frozen peas, not thawed |
2/3 cup water |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened |
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint |
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook peas with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender, about 8 minutes.
2. While peas cook, stir together butter, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
3. Pulse peas (with cooking water) in 2 batches in a food processor until coarsely puréed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.
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