Minty Pea Mash

By miss5elements

Ingredients

• 2 c shelled fresh peas
• 1 c water
• 1/4 t kosher salt
• 1/4 t black pepper
• 2 T unsalted butter, cut-up
• 1 T fresh mint leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring peas, water, salt, pepper to a simmer in a small pot.
2. Cover & cook until the peas are tender, 3-9 min. (test at 3 min; starchier peas may take longer).
3. Transfer the peas (& any liquid) to a food processor & add butter.
4. Process until the mixture is coarsely chopped, about 30 sec.
5. Add mint & pulse twice to combine.