Lemon Minted Peas
2 cups shelled peas
1/2 cups whole peas and pods
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1Tbsp snipped fresh mint
1t. butter
1/2 t. zest of lemon
1/2 t. fresh lemon juice
pinch of kosher salt
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch of fresh ground pepper
1. Cook peas and pods covered in water in medium saucepan for 3-5 minutes until crisp and tender. Drain well.
2. Gently toss in onion, mint, butter, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper and gently cook until mint wilts and butter melts. Serve Immediately. Serves 4 side-dish servings.
You can find both varieties of peas, fresh mint, and green onions at the farmers markets. There is nothing like the taste of fresh peas so tender and sweet.
