SPRING PEAS WITH MINT

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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

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
8 ounces shelled fresh peas
1/4 cup sliced spring onion
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

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.

Karimuddin 101
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This is the best pea recipe I've ever tried! I highly recommend it.


Mariana Garcia
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I love how this dish is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, as a main course, and even as a salad.


Nasty Brown
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Armin
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The peas were a bit overcooked, but the overall flavor was still good.


Md Ajbear
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and lemon juice to give it more flavor.


Miracle Ehigiator
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Yum!


Sakhile Madida
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The peas were tender and the mint added a nice touch of flavor.


Bhadur Khan
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The addition of mint really makes this dish special. It gives it a lovely freshness that pairs perfectly with the peas.


Senzi Mpanza
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This is my new go-to recipe for spring peas. So easy to make and packed with flavor.


Ub Gamerz
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This pea and mint recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors were fresh and vibrant, and the peas were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.