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White bowl of fresh peas with mint.
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Fresh Peas with Mint

To make these fresh peas with mint, peas are sauteed quickly in butter until cooked through, scooped in a bowl, and sprinkled with fresh mint, salt, and pepper. Fifteen minutes tops.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 189

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter, plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds green peas in the pods*, shelled (or, in a pinch, a 10- to 16-ounce | 300 to 450 g package frozen peas)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a sauté pan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the peas and heat, stirring, until just cooked through but not soft or mushy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the peas to a serving dish, strew the mint over the top, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a little (or a lot) more butter and stir to combine. Serve at once.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g