Posted on by Lia Fireheart

Minted Peas

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Minted Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion or 2-3 green onions

  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter

  • 1 lb frozen or fresh green peas

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint or 1-2 teaspoons of fresh chopped mint

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper or to taste

  • enough water to barely cover the peas

  • Optional: lemon juice when you serve them

Directions

  • In a pan, add the chopped onion and saute it in oil/butter for a few minutes until becomes translucent.
  • Add the green peas and enough water to barely cover them.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and let the peas simmer until they get soft but not mushy.(about 5-7 minutes)
  • When peas are soft, add the chopped mint or the dried one.
  • Serve the peas as a side dish.

Notes