Peas and Potatoes with Mint

Name: Peas and Potatoes with Mint
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound small red potatoes, halved; Salt and pepper; 1 cup shelled English peas; 1/2 pound snap peas, halved crosswise; 1/4 pound snow peas, halved crosswise; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

When the season strikes, why not combine three types of peas and red potatoes for a summer side that sings.

Source: Everyday Food, June 2012

30 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 pound small red potatoes, halved
Salt and pepper
1 cup shelled English peas
1/2 pound snap peas, halved crosswise
1/4 pound snow peas, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. In a medium pot, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water over high; reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes. Add peas and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 minutes; drain. Transfer to a bowl and toss with butter, lemon zest and juice, and mint; season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

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MS12115934

6 APR, 2014

Very easy and great dish to accompany any meal for a dinner party. I would suggest putting on the mint at the last minute otherwise it turns brown-ish. Also I always use salted rather than unsalted butter.
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