Mushy Peas
Mushy peas are simple, savoury, and perfect with fish and chips or bangers and mash
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
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- 2 cups of peas, frozen (marrow peas if available)
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 onion, small and finely chopped (or shallot)
- 1/2 cup of broth, vegetable
- salt and pepper, to taste
- leaves of mint, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the PeasCook the frozen peas according to the package instructions. Usually, this involves boiling them for a few minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté OnionIn a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.
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Add PeasAdd the cooked peas to the saucepan with the sautéed onions
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Mash the PeasUsing a potato masher or the back of a fork, gently mash the peas to your desired consistency. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use a blender or food processor.
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Add Vegetable BrothPour in the vegetable broth, and stir the peas. Allow them to simmer for a few minutes.
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SeasonSeason with salt and black pepper to taste. If you like a hint of sweetness, you can add a teaspoon of sugar, but this is optional.
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GarnishGarnish the mushy peas with chopped fresh mint leaves for a burst of freshness.
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ServeAs a delicious side to fish n chips or bangers and mash!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
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