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Upscale Peas With Mushrooms and Thyme
 
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Prep Time: 8 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 8 Minutes
Servings: 4
I am safekeeping this pea recipe, which was published in Cooks Illustrated. I am also posting separately variations of this recipe which do not have mushrooms and thyme but adds other ingredients. Upscale Peas With Mint uses mint, Upscale Peas W/Ham & Chives uses ham & Chives. Any recipe from Cooks Illustrated can be trusted. The painstaking testing process used produce sure winners.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned quartered
1 med.garlic clove, minced
1 lb baby peas, frozen
1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh if possible
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Heat oil in 12 skiller over medium high heat until simmering. Add mushrooms and ccok til light golden brow, stirring frequently until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Stir in peas, broth and sugar. Cover and cook until pears are bright green and just heated through, stirring halfway, until heated through, 3-6 minutes. Add thyme and butter until incorporated. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com