English Peas

A different and light way to serve peas. It's wonderful served with Country Ham, tiny biscuits, and corn salad as a great Sunday lunch.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  cups  shelled fresh peas (3 pounds unshelled)
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped of fresh mint
• 4  cups  thinly sliced boston lettuce (about 1 small head)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Add peas and stir to coat with oil.
3. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
4. Stir in mint and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add lettuce, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.