Herbed Peas Recipes

HERBED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peas and green onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

HERBED PEA DIP

Steps:

• Warm 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the peas and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool. Place the peas and onions in a food processor and add the dill, mint, lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 cup water. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then place in a bowl and serve.

HERBED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Place chickpeas in a large skillet or Dutch oven and add garlic and oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are crisped and some have split open (these will be the most delicious ones), 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in herbs.

GLUTEN-FREE HERBED ROASTED CHICK PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Pat chick peas dry with paper towels, removing any loose skins. Place chick peas in ungreased rectangular pan, 15x10x1 inch. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with seasonings; toss to coat. Spread chick peas in single layer in pan.
• Bake 20 minutes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until slightly browned and crispy. Serve immediately.

HERBED PEAS

Steps:

• Sauté onion and celery in butter in saucepan until tender.
• Add peas, salt, pepper, marjoram, and water.
• Cover tightly; cook just until peas are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• (This technique also works well with green beans or corn).

HERBED SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Boil 3/4 pound sugar snap peas in salted water until crisp-tender and bright green, about 5 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add 1/2 sliced red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped dill and 1/2 teaspoon minced marjoram; cook until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add the snap peas and salt; toss.

HERBED CARDAMOM PEAS

Steps:

• Place the peas in a saucepan and cover with water.
• Boil the peas for as long as you prefer (I only cook about 5 minutes).
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, marjoran and cardamom.
• Drain the peas, then return them to the saucepan (off the heat).
• Sprinkle the spice mixture and parsley over them and mix well.
• Remove to serving bowl and top with the chives (if using); serve immediately!

HERBY RICE SALAD WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Prepare the rice: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it. Stir in the rice. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook the rice at a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes, or until tender but still a bit firm and not at all mushy. Drain the rice in a colander set in the sink, then transfer it to a large bowl. You can refrigerate it after this step or use it once it has cooled completely.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the peas, olive oil, sliced onion, lemon zest and juice, red-pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon salt. Allow to marinate, refrigerated, for 20 minutes or up to 3 days.
• Remove the sliced onion from the pea mixture and discard. Add 5 cups of the cooled or refrigerated rice to the pea mixture, along with the basil, mint, parsley and chives; toss gently to combine. Taste for salt and lemon juice. This is important - get it the way you want it. If the ratio needs a bit more rice, add it from whatever is left. (You should have another cup or so.) You may also wish to add more herbs.
• Serve in shallow bowls, draping a couple of slices of prosciutto alongside for each person. Alternatively, a spoonful of really good ricotta on top is also delicious. Or, serve with both prosciutto and ricotta - although vegetarians and vegans will enjoy this dish without the meat or dairy. Set out lemon wedges to squeeze to taste.

HERBED POTATOES N PEAS

Steps:

• Place potatoes and bay leaves in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or just until tender; drain. Cut the potatoes into quarters; return to pan. Add butter and seasonings. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas; heat through. Discard bay leaves.

ORZO AND HERBED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Bring water, broth, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil and blanch sugar snaps 1 minute. Transfer sugar snaps with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking, reserving broth, then drain sugar snaps in a colander. Put sugar snaps, scallions, and dill in a bowl.
• Return broth to a boil and cook orzo, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reserve 1/2 cup broth, then drain orzo in a sieve. Add hot orzo to sugar snap mixture along with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss, adding some of reserved broth if pasta seems dry.