SMASHED PEAS & RICOTTA CHEESE

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This is a very easy, very fast and different way to enjoy peas as a delicious addition to your meal. This comes from Rachael Ray / 30-Minute Meals.

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 medium lemon, zested
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To a medium pot over medium heat, add oil, then butter and onion.
  • Saute onion bits for 2 minutes, then add frozen peas and raise the heat a bit.
  • Stir peas to heat them through and allow their water to evaporate.
  • When peas are heated through add ricotta and parsley to the pan and smash cheese together with the peas.
  • Add lemon zest.
  • Season mixture with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Enjoy!

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