SMASHED PEAS AND RICOTTA CHEESE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls
1 lemon, zested
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To a medium pot over medium heat, add oil, then butter and onion. Saute onion bits 2 minutes, then add frozen peas, raise heat a bit. Stir peas to heat them through and allow their water to evaporate. When peas are heated through, add ricotta and parsley to the pan and smash cheese together with the peas. Add lemon zest. Season mixture with salt and pepper and serve.

Shahid Khosa
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This recipe is so versatile. You can serve it as a side dish, an appetizer, or even a main course.


paul southworth
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I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to this recipe for a little bit of heat. It was delicious!


Shaik irfan
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I made this recipe with frozen peas and it turned out great. I thawed the peas before cooking them, but you could also cook them frozen.


Filimoni Pelenato
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kealeboga Pinga
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The ricotta cheese and lemon zest really balance out the flavor of the peas.


Shahi Sa
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The lemon zest really makes this dish sing. I highly recommend using fresh lemon zest if you can.


A TAAHRIR
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


polok polok
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I love the vibrant green color of this dish. It's so inviting!


Samuel Wolff
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover peas.


MIKHAIL VK
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the smashed peas and ricotta cheese.


Khan Man.
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This recipe was a hit! The smashed peas and ricotta cheese were a delicious combination, and the lemon zest added a nice pop of flavor.