Smashed Peas with Mint Butter
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- Served Person: Makes 8 servings
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- Carbohydrate 20 g(7%)
- Cholesterol 19 mg(6%)
- Fat 8 g(12%)
- Fiber 7 g(27%)
- Protein 8 g(15%)
- Saturated Fat 5 g(23%)
- Sodium 409 mg(17%)
- Calories 175
Preparation 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 puréed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.
Preparation 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 puréed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.
