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Mushy Peas
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Mushy Peas
About This Recipe
| Yield: | Serves 4 |
| Active time: | 15 minutes |
| Total time: | 15 minutes |
| This recipe appears in: | British Bites: Mushy Peas |
| Rated: |   |
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint, basil or sage (optional)
Procedures
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1
Place peas, 1 tablespoon butter and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Cook, stirring often, until peas are thawed and soft and butter is melted, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and mash peas with a potato masher or wooden spoon until desired consistency is reached.
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2
Add lemon juice and remaining butter and mix until butter is incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper adding optional herbs if using.
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