English Peas

Name: English Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups shelled fresh peas (3 pounds unshelled); 1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint; 4 cups thinly sliced boston lettuce (about 1 small head); 1/4 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper

Submitted by Penny Stettinius

"A different and light way to serve peas. It's wonderful served with Country Ham, tiny biscuits, and corn salad as a great Sunday lunch."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1/2 cup
Serves:: 6

ingredients

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups shelled fresh peas (3 pounds unshelled)
1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint
4 cups thinly sliced boston lettuce (about 1 small head)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
Add peas and stir to coat with oil.
Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
Stir in mint and cook for 30 seconds.
Add lettuce, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.