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Three Peas with Leeks, Mint, and Cream Recipe

Three Peas with Leeks, Mint, and Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz sugar snap peas (see notes )
4 oz snow peas (see notes )
1 cup shelled fresh peas (see notes and
1 leek (8 oz.), white and pale green parts only , halved lengthwise
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper
1/4 cup slivered fresh mint leaves

Directions:

Trim sugar snap and snow peas, then blanch along with shelled fresh peas.
Rinse leek well, flipping layers under running water to remove grit. Thinly slice crosswise.
In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, melt butter. When it's foamy, add leek and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in cream, increase heat to medium-high, and stir often until liquid is reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add all the peas and half the mint and stir just until heated through, about 1 minute. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining mint.
How to Prepare Peas:
To shell fresh pea pods, break open the pods by pressing on one end - the pod should pop open at the seam. Then run your thumb down the opening to release the peas. One pound of peas in the pod yields approximately 1 cup of shelled peas.
To trim edible-pea pods, such as sugar snap and snow, cut or snap off ends and pull up sharply to remove any string on the pea. Discard ends and strings.
To blanch fresh peas (either shelled or whole edible-pod types), if the recipe calls for it, bring water to a boil in a large pan, then add peas. Cook just until they start to turn a brighter green, 15 to 30 seconds, then drain immediately. Rinse well under cold running water until cool, then drain again.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	704.93 Kcal (2951 kJ)
Calories from fat	374.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.6g	64%
Cholesterol	127.66mg	43%
Sodium	81.8mg	3%
Potassium	1015.3mg	22%
Total Carbs	66.33g	22%
Sugars	23.44g	94%
Dietary Fiber	16.32g	65%
Protein	17.81g	36%
Vitamin C	142.5mg	238%
Vitamin A	2.6mg	85%
Iron	216.9mg	1205%
Calcium	256.8mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.07 Kcal (369 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.2g	64%
Cholesterol	15.95mg	43%
Sodium	10.22mg	3%
Potassium	126.85mg	22%
Total Carbs	8.29g	22%
Sugars	2.93g	94%
Dietary Fiber	2.04g	65%
Protein	2.22g	36%
Vitamin C	17.8mg	238%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	85%
Iron	27.1mg	1205%
Calcium	32.1mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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