Food & Cooking Recipes Lemony Green-Pea Snack Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 This bright snack makes the most of fresh green peas. Ingredients 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 lemon, cut into eight wedges 4 cups (10 ounces) fresh whole green peas (in pods) 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh mint leaves Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Place 1/2 cup of water and the salt in a large skillet. Squeeze juice from each lemon wedge into the pan, adding the used lemons as well. Bring water to a simmer over high heat, add the peas, and cover. Simmer until the peas are bright green, about 1 minute. Remove the lid from the skillet, and continue to simmer 1 to 2 minutes until almost all the water has evaporated. Add the olive oil and garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; mix well to combine. Cook, stirring often, over high heat until the peas are completely cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat. Add mint, and toss to combine. Transfer peas to a serving platter, and serve warm. Rate it Print