Steamed Peas
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INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh English peas*
4 tablespoons butter, divided
Green leaf lettuce, not iceberg
Milk
3 to 4 fresh mint leaves, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper, to tastePrepare the peas by shelling them from their pods or thawing them if you are using frozen peas.
In a medium-sized saucepan add enough milk to cover the bottom of the pan about 1/4-inch ddep. (Water can be used in place of the milk). Line the bottom of the pan with a single layer of lettuce leaves. It's okay if the leaves overlap. Add the peas and 1 tablespoon butter. Cover the peas and butter with a second layer of lettuce leaves. Cook over low heat until the liquid begins to bubble. Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes until peas are "crisp tender."
While the peas are cooking melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a separate saucepan. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon. Add the mint, steamed peas and salt and pepper to taste.
*NOTE - Frozen will work, too. Just be sure to thaw first. Look for "petite" peas at the store.