Peas 5 Ways
Peas your way, any day, is easy and just takes 10 minutes to table.
Serves
6
Prep time 5 min.
Cook time 5 min.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cans (15oz.ea.) Del Monte® Sweet Peas, drained
½ cup bagged shredded carrots
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
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Directions
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add peas and carrots. Cook 3 to 4 minutes; gently stirring occasionally, until heated through. Remove from heat.
Stir in mint and season to taste with salt and black pepper, if desired.
VARIATIONS: Prepare recipe as directed, except:
- For Peas with Thyme & Lemon Zest, cook peas with 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves instead of carrots in Step 1. Stir in 1 tsp. grated lemon zest instead of mint in Step 2.
- For Peas with Mushrooms, cook peas with 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms instead of carrots in Step 1. Stir in 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary instead of mint in Step 2.
- For Peas with Basil and Garlic Crumbs, cook peas with 1/2 tsp. dried basil instead of carrots in Step 1. Omit mint and sprinkle with 1/4 cup crushed garlic croutons in Step 2.
- For Asian-Style Sweet Peas, cook peas with 2 to 3 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce instead of carrots in Step 1. Omit mint and stir in 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds in Step 2, if desired.TIP: To toast almonds, place almonds in a heavy ungreased skillet. Cook over medium heat about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden brown.