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Pea and Mint Relish





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Makes about 3/4 cup

This relish looks like guacamole, so the mild, fresh flavor of peas and mint is a surprise. Prep and Cook Time: about 25 minutes. Notes: You'll need about 1 lb. pea pods for 1 cup shelled peas. You can make the relish ahead and chill it for up to 2 hours.

 1 cup fresh shelled peas (see Notes)
 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves
 1 tablespoon chopped seeded fresh red or green Fresno or jalapeño chile
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Blanch peas in a saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry.

Step 2
2

Whirl mint in a food processor to finely chop. Add peas, chile, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories42
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4g2%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Protein 1.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.