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Herbed Pea "Sauce"

By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups blanched fresh peas
A large handful of sliced scallions
3/4 cup butter
A large pinch of lemon zest
chopped parsley
sliced chives
salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Cook 2 cups blanched fresh peas and a large handful of sliced scallions with 3/4 cup butter over medium heat until scallions are soft. Stir in a large pinch of lemon zest, some chopped parsley, and sliced chives; season with salt and pepper.

TagsSaucePeaBean and LegumeVegetableScallionOnionRoot VegetableParsleyHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasySauteBon Appétit
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