Nearly Spring Peas Recipes

BEST PEAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse the peas under warm water and shake off excess liquid.
• Smash and peel the garlic cloves.
• Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the smashed garlic and frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through but still bright green.
• Season with the kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and lemon zest. Discard the garlic cloves and serve immediately.

EASY PEA RECIPES: SPRING PEA PASTA WITH BURRATA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil, add the peas and boil gently until almost tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, or spider, remove the peas from the boiling water and rinse under cold water in order to cool completely.
• To the same boiling water, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, make the pea sauce.
• Place a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the butter and cook for about 1 minute more. Add the peas and stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the mint. Taste and season adjust salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the skillet with the peas. Stir together. Add the parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest tossing gently to incorporate cheese. Break the burrata up into small pieces and dot the top of the skillet with it and garnish with extra mint leaves and pea tendrils. Serve immediately.

NEARLY SPRING PEAS

Steps:

• Fry the spring onions in butter or roasting fat in a big, wide pan. Stir in the peas with a splash of water and cook, stirring, over a high heat until hot.
• Roughly shred the lettuces and stir into the peas with some seasoning and serve immediately.