Orange-Mint Peas

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 6 people

Categories: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups fresh early green peas (may substitute 3 c. frozen peas)
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • orange rind twists

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in peas, rind, and juice.

  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

  3. Stir in fresh mint, salt, and pepper.

  4. Garnish with orange rind curls.

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