Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint

My daughter used to call fresh peas 'green candy.' Try them in this simple side dish, which goes with pretty much everything--chicken, beef, or fish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 89 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups shelled fresh peas
• ¾ pound new or red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• ½ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Put peas in a bowl.

Step 2

Place potatoes in a pot and cover with lightly salted cold water. Bring to a boil; cook until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, pouring enough hot cooking liquid over peas to cover. Let peas stand 30 seconds, then drain and rinse peas under cold water.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add peas, potatoes, broth, and salt. Cook, stirring, until liquid reduces to a glaze, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in parsley and mint.