Potatoes, Peas, and Mint

Potatoes, Peas, and Mint Categories: Side dishes|Vegetables
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Baby potatoes get a coating of mashed peas and mint that brings out their inner earthiness. Yield
Serves 4 Ingredients
    1 1/4 pounds  baby red potatoes
    1/2 cup  fresh or frozen peas
    2 tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
    1/3 cup  chopped mint leaves
    3/4 teaspoon  coarse salt
      Freshly ground pepper

Directions
Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling water until easily pierced with a fork, 11 to 14 minutes; drain. Halve potatoes. Meanwhile, simmer peas in a saucepan of water until tender, about 4 minutes; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Crush peas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons reserved cooking liquid using a fork. Gradually stir in remaining 2 tablespoons cooking liquid until mixture is thick and chunky. Toss potatoes with pea mixture, mint, salt, and some pepper. Drizzle with additional tablespoon oil.
Cook's Note
Try pairing this with poached chicken.

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