British Minty Mushy Peas

By MJH

Ingredients

• 4 (10-oz) 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 finely chopped fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook peas with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender, about 8 minutes.

While peas cook, stir together butter, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.

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.