Orange-minted Peas and Pearl Onions

2014-12-05

Cuisine: American

An updated version of a ordinary vegetable. This recipe serves 4

Ingredients

24 pearl onions Onions, pearl, raw
2 cups fresh shelled peas Peas, green, frozen, unprepared
1 tbsp butter Butter, without salt
1 tsp grated orange rind Orange juice, raw
2 tsp thinly sliced fresh minted leaves
mint leaves to garnish Peppermint, fresh

Method

Step 1

Cut small Xs in root end of unpeeled onions. boil in small saucepan of water for about 8 minutes or until just tender; drain and rinse under cold water. Peel onions ( skins should slip off) drain on paper towel. In large saucepan of boiling salted water, boil peas until just tender- crisp; drain well. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook stirring, until golden brown. Stir in peas and orange rind; cook until peas are heated through. Stir in minted leaves. Serve garnished with mint sprigs.

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