HEALTHY MINTED PEAS

Posted by Carole-Anne on January 15, 2008

Traditionally, an English habit, minted peas have won me over!  Especially when the peas have just been hucked from the shell.  Remember the days past! I have cooked minted peas for as long as I can remember.  Using mint helps lessen the use of salt, and peas will serve well with almost any recipe, roast beef, chicken, lamb, potatoes.

Peas are a good source of Vitamins A and C, thiamin, riboflavin and potassium.  They are also high in pectin and other types of fiber. 

Interestingly enough, peas, when combined with a grain product, provides a complete meal.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups Freshly picked peas, or fresh frozen peas

Fresh mint leaves

1 tbsp butter (optional)

Water

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Use just enough water to cover peas, then take peas out and heat water to boiling point.  Add peas to hot water and cook only until just done.  Watch them carefully, as they must not turn dark.  They should be a healthy bright green as when you put them in the water.  Cooking will take less than 5 minutes.

Drain water off peas and add 1 tbsp butter (optional).

Add mint leaves, stir and you are ready to serve.

Healthy Recipes strongly recommends peas be served at least 2 times per week.  Minted peas are a delicacy!

Minted peas side dish will happily compliment most any meats, poultry, fish and add it to any pasta salad or couscous, as peas are very versatile in use and a healthy addition.

Recipes serves 4.