Ingredients
- 8 oz frozen peas
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes, divided
- 1⁄4 tsp table salt
- 1⁄4 tsp pepper
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Number of Servings:
6 servings
Recipe Source:
Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings by Elle Simone Scott ($30, America’s Test Kitchen, 2022)
Equipment
- Food processor
Directions
- Bring peas and water to simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook until peas are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer peas (and any remaining water) to a food processor. Add spinach, mint, oil, lemon zest, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and pulse until coarsely ground, 8 to 10 pulses, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Pea topping can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature and stir to recombine before serving.
Nutrition Info:
72 Calories, 2 g Protein, 6 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 5 g Total fat (1 g sat), 101 mg Sodium, ★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin C, Vitamin K
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