Peas with mint and lemon

 
photography by: Louis Hiemstra

The perfect side to any meal.

Serves: 4-6
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes

1 Tbsp butter
1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
12 oz (350g) frozen or fresh peas
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup mint leaves, shredded
salt and ground black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil (optional)

Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion has softened, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the peas and lemon zest and cook until tender, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add the shredded mint leaves, salt and pepper and drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired.

Notes:
This side dish is also delicious served with dollops of ricotta cheese, alternatively turn it into a meal by adding cooked pasta shells and crumble over some goats cheese.