Perfect Peas | Mushy Pea Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: no mint

Dried mint is more accessible and lasts longer.

Put a pan on the stove and add garden peas.

Add a pinch of salt and some butter to the pan with the peas.

Add just enough water to steam the peas without needing to drain them all off.

Blanch the peas for about 2 minutes.

Strain off the water from the peas, keeping it aside to adjust texture if needed.

Transfer the peas to a blender.

Add a few knobs of butter, a pinch of salt, and a generous amount of pepper to the blender.

Blend the peas until they are half smooth and half coarse, achieving a bright green color.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more butter if desired.

Serve the mushy peas warm as a side dish with fish and chips.

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