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Minty Peas


Description

These easy minty peas with butter and fresh mint are ready in minutes. A simple vegetable side dish for weeknight dinners, Sunday roasts or Christmas lunch.


Ingredients

  • 1½ cups frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)


Instructions

  1. Place the frozen peas in a heatproof bowl and pour over boiling water to defrost.

  2. Drain the peas leaving about 1 tablespoon or so of water in the bowl.

  3. Cover the bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes, until hot and cooked through.

  4. Stir through the butter and mint.

  5. Season lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.