ENGLISH PEAS WITH GRILLED LITTLE GEMS, GREEN GARLIC AND MINT
A dish from the restaurant Camino in Oakland is the inspiration of this recipe. Experiment with a little chicken stock and pasta added to the pea stew, if you like. More spring recipes.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories for two, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare a wood or charcoal grill for direct-heat grilling, or use a grill pan on top of the stove. Trim the tops of the green garlic where the leaves begin to branch out. Peel an outside layer of the stalks and slice thinly on the bias. Or very thinly slice the garlic cloves. Set aside.
- Cut the lettuce in quarters lengthwise and brush all over with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place the lettuce cut-side down on the grill and cook until it has darkish grill marks, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip lettuce quarters to the other cut side and grill for another couple of minutes, then grill on the leafy side briefly. Remove from grill when done.
- Heat 1 cup water, a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over high heat. When the liquid is at a roaring boil, add the peas and garlic and cook, tasting often for seasoning and adding more water as needed, 3 to 8 minutes, or until the peas are just tender. Add the mint leaves and cook 1 minute. The goal is to have just enough water at the end of the cooking time to emulsify with the oil and thicken slightly.
- To serve, spread the lettuce on a platter and pour the peas and their minty, garlicky juices over it. Serve with grilled chicken, roast duck or by itself.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 93, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 315 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Ronald Mutai
r_m@aol.comWill definitely make this again!
Brett Austin
austin_b47@yahoo.comNot as flavorful as I expected.
Jan Meiz
jan_meiz87@yahoo.comA bit too smoky for my taste.
Delight Chibuzor
d.chibuzor28@gmail.comPerfect for a summer party.
Aaron Guerrero
ga69@gmail.comEasy to make.
niloy barmon
barmon-niloy26@aol.comDelicious!
Junaid Jamshaid
jamshaid@gmail.comI had high hopes for this dish, but I was disappointed. The grilled little gems were tough and the green garlic was overpowering. I think I'll stick to my usual roasted vegetable recipes.
Heather Neiderhiser
heather_n72@gmail.comThis dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, and the grilled little gems were a bit too smoky. I think I would have preferred them roasted instead.
Hezbullah Akhtar
hezbullah.a@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables, and this dish definitely fits the bill. The grilled little gems were a nice change from the usual roasted or steamed vegetables, and the green garlic and mint added a unique flavor.
B o o t l e g P e e p
p20@gmail.comThis dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about the flavors and how well the ingredients worked together. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Bbbb Bbbg
bbbbg@yahoo.comThe combination of grilled little gems, green garlic, mint, and English peas was inspired. The flavors and textures complemented each other perfectly. I especially loved the smokiness of the grilled little gems.
Atuhaire Rose
ratuhaire46@aol.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I was able to find all of the ingredients at my local grocery store, and the cooking process was very straightforward. The end result was a delicious and healthy meal that my whole family
Salma Nazir
nsalma@hotmail.comThis dish was a delight! The grilled little gems were perfectly smoky and tender, and the green garlic and mint added a bright, herbaceous flavor. The English peas were sweet and fresh, and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely