Mashed Peas

Mashed green peas with butter, mint, green onions, and a hint of brown sugar, make a great Irish-style side dish for your meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet, and cook and stir the frozen peas, mint leaves, and green onions until the peas are hot and tender but still bright green, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour the peas into a bowl, and mash until the peas are thoroughly crushed but still slightly chunky. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, and salt and pepper, and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Serve warm or cold.