Smashed Peas With Mint Butter

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"This is a Gourmet Magazine recipe which is a variation on "mushy peas", a beloved British street food. Posted for ZWT 8."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 (10 ounce) 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 of fresh mint, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

directions

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

Reviews

[loof751]

Terrific! Simple to make and delicious - the mint butter really makes this. Thanks for sharing a great recipe! Made for ZWT8, Chefs gone WILD!

 

[Starrynews]

Yum, this was a great mushy pea variation! The mint butter was just a fabulous touch - really added an extra boost of flavor. Thanks for sharing! ZWT8