SMASHED PEAS WITH MINT BUTTER

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Categories     Herb     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Pea     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (10-oz) packages frozen peas, not thawed
2/3 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook peas with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender, about 8 minutes.
  • While peas cook, stir together butter, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
  • Pulse peas (with cooking water) in 2 batches in a food processor until coarsely puréed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.

Prossy Bea
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Nji Bismark Fru
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This was a great way to use up some leftover peas. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chreens Bradly
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


shamoo Yaar
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


Narzul Narzul
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The peas were tender and flavorful, and the mint butter was delicious.


Zain Mughal
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This was a quick and easy side dish that was perfect for a weeknight meal. I would definitely make it again.


Rhy Heem
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I actually really enjoyed this recipe. The mint butter really made all the difference.


Davion Lewis
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some additional seasoning.


James Bigham
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen peas, and they worked just fine. I also added a little bit of garlic to the butter, which gave it an extra boost of flavor.


Chris Fleming
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive.


Idk Imk
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The peas were so fresh and flavorful, and the mint butter was the perfect complement. I served this dish as a side with grilled salmon, and it was a hit with the whole family.


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