Minted Peas and Wax Beans

Submitted by Skeeter

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh peas, shelled (about 2 cups shelled peas)
• 1⁄2 lb wax bean
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, coarsely chopped

directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the peas and beans and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the peas, beans, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, add the mint, and toss well.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Excellent tasty recipe. The peas were fresh but not sweet - I didn't have any fresh mint so I used 1 tbst of mint jelly. I cut the recipe in half. This is a lovely side veggie dish. I will make again when our peas & beans are in season with fresh mint.