Cooking spring peas with mint is a delightful way to bring the flavors of the season to your table. This classic combination is a staple of many cuisines around the world, and it's easy to see why. The sweet, tender peas and the refreshing, aromatic mint complement each other perfectly, creating a dish that is both satisfying and invigorating. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a vegetarian main course, spring peas with mint is a recipe that you'll turn to again and again.
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ENGLISH PEAS WITH MINT
Be sure to use fresh English peas, as they have a sweet, delicate flavor well worth the time-consuming effort of shelling them. If you're cooking with children, you can entrust them with the job. Their little fingers are ideal for this type of work
Provided by Russell Moore
Categories Herb Vegetable Side Quick & Easy Mint Pea Spring
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sauté the spring onion in two tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shelled peas, a pinch of salt, and enough water to barely cover. Cook over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the torn mint leaves. Continue cooking until the peas are tender, a few more minutes. Check for seasoning, and add more salt if needed.
SPRING PEAS WITH MINT
Fresh peas are lightly sauteed until tender crisp and then are tossed with fresh mint to enhance their flavor.
Provided by Deborah Mele
Categories Vegetables - Peas
Time 11m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the peas in a pot of lightly salted, boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and place in a bowl of ice water to cool for 5 minutes.
- Drain the peas and dry with kitchen towel.
- Place the peas in a bowl, then add the oil, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper.
- Toss to mix well, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 77 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
SPRING PEAS WITH MINT
Chef Mark Ladner tosses these tangy peas with sharp chopped red onion, so this vinegary dish can be paired with a light tannic red wine.
Categories spring peas raw peas fresh peas Mark Ladner mint
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar. Add the peas, red onion, and mint and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Transfer to a platter and serve.
SPRING PEAS WITH MINT
For the best results, choose sugar snap peas with plump, smooth-looking pods and a bright green color; select English peas in crisp, brittle pods for shelling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add shelled peas to boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to ice-water bath until cooled; drain. Set aside.
- Add sugar snap peas to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice-water bath until cooled. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter and oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened. Add both peas and stir until heated through and well combined. Season with salt and pepper; stir in mint. Serve immediately.
SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT
Simple and quick to prepare. Sugar snap peas are quickly fried with green onion and garlic, and tossed with fresh mint leaves. Wonderful use for spring garden vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Provided by ORNERY
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas, green onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPRING PEAS WITH LETTUCE AND MINT
Steps:
- Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Add peas and simmer until heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in lettuce and mint. Season to taste with salt.
POLENTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND MINT
Buttery polenta serves as a soft, savory bed for asparagus and peas in this verdant, vegetable-rich main course. Sautéed shallots add sweetness, while fresh mint lends brightness to a satisfying yet light meal. You can substitute any soft herbs for the mint or use a combination for the most complex flavor. And, if you're short on time, instant polenta will work in place of regular, too. Just follow the directions on the package to cook it.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If cooking polenta on stovetop: In a medium pot over high heat, combine 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how finely the polenta is ground (coarse-ground polenta takes longer).
- Alternatively, cook polenta in oven: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over high heat, bring 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Cover pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then give the mixture a stir. If it looks dry, add another 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot once more, and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes.
- When polenta is thick and creamy, stir in 2 to 4 of the tablespoons butter (depending on how buttery you like it) and the Parmesan. Taste and add more Parmesan and salt, if needed.
- As the polenta cooks, prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute or two, until fragrant and very lightly golden in spots. Add vermouth and cook until alcohol evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in asparagus and peas, and cook until vegetables are glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a large pinch of salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 8 minutes. (Thicker asparagus will take longer to soften.) Stir in the mint. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
- To serve, spoon polenta into bowls, top with vegetables and their sauce, and grind on lots of fresh pepper. Finish with shaved Parmesan.
GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS WITH FRESH MINT
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, one pot, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim off and discard the tips of the peas.
- Scrape and trim the carrots. Cut the carrots into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the pieces lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (batons) about 1/4 inch wide. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
- Bring enough water to a boil in a saucepan to cover the peas and carrots when added. Add the vegetables and cook about 4 minutes, or until they are crisp tender. Drain immediately.
- Return the peas and carrots to the saucepan. Add the butter, mint, salt and pepper. Stir and blend well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPRING PEA SOUP WITH MINT
As a chef, peas have become one of my favorite spring ingredients. I love this soup because it's super easy and tasty. As the weather gets warmer, I love keeping some on hand in the fridge and serving it chilled. It's so refreshing. Hot or cold, this is the perfect spring soup!
Provided by Danielle Alex
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until just before it
- starts to brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the peas, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and boiling water. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 2 minutes.
- Let the pea mixture cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling only halfway. Add the spinach and mint. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Depending on the size of your blender you may need to blend the soup in two or three batches.
- Return the soup to the saucepan and adjust its consistency as desired, adding room temperature water if it's too thick. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot or place the soup in an ice bath for about 20 minutes and serve chilled. Top with pea shoots, chives or mint.
Tips:
- Select the freshest peas possible. Fresh peas have a sweet, delicate flavor that is perfect for this dish. Look for peas that are bright green and plump.
- Shell the peas just before cooking. Shelling the peas just before cooking helps to preserve their flavor and texture.
- Use a light touch when cooking the peas. Peas cook quickly, so it is important to use a light touch when cooking them. Overcooking can make them mushy.
- Add the mint at the end of cooking. Mint has a delicate flavor that can be easily overpowered by other ingredients. Adding it at the end of cooking helps to preserve its flavor.
- Serve the peas immediately. Peas are best served immediately after cooking. This helps to preserve their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Spring peas with mint is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a light summer meal. The fresh peas and mint pair perfectly together, creating a dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. This dish is also very easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
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