Description
Delightful Minty Peas and Onions dance on your plate, offering a refreshing twist to classic side dishes. Green garden flavors blend with cool mint, creating a simple yet elegant accompaniment perfect for summer meals and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Liquid:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Optional Garnish:
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Introduce finely diced onions and minced garlic, allowing them to soften and become translucent for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently incorporate frozen peas into the aromatic mixture, stirring intermittently and cooking for 5-6 minutes until thoroughly heated.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped mint leaves across the vegetable medley, seasoning with salt and cracked black pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Continue cooking for an additional 60 seconds, ensuring herbs are well distributed and vegetables are tender.
- For a bright, zesty finish, delicately drizzle fresh lemon juice over the dish, enhancing its vibrant character.
- Transfer the fragrant vegetable blend to a serving dish, presenting the warm, herbaceous side while at its peak temperature.
Notes
- Opt for fresh or frozen peas depending on seasonal availability and convenience.
- Slice onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use fresh mint leaves for the brightest, most vibrant flavor profile and aromatic quality.
- Consider adding a small pat of butter at the end for extra richness and smooth mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg