Butter-Smashed Peas with Radishes

These butter-smashed green peas are served with sauteed radishes for a quick and easy side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 91 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 12 ounces frozen green peas
• 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 1 cup thinly sliced radishes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring salted water to a rolling boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add peas. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium and add butter to saucepan. Stir in radishes; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer radishes to a plate and return drained peas to pan. Mash peas lightly or until desired consistency with a potato masher. Stir in radishes and mint. Season with Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.