Name: Petits Pois
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: two 10-ounce packages frozen petits pois (tiny peas); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; the zest of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler and cut into fine julienne strips

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

two 10-ounce packages frozen petits pois (tiny peas)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

the zest of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler and cut into fine julienne strips

Preparation

In a large saucepan bring 1 cup unsalted water to a boil, add the peas, and return the water to a boil, separating the peas with a fork. Simmer the peas, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are heated through, and drain them well. Toss the peas with the butter and salt and pepper to taste, transfer them to a heated serving dish, and sprinkle them with the zest.

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