Smashed Peas With Mint Tapenade Recipes

SMASHED PEAS WITH FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Quarter leek lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Place leeks in a large bowl of cold water, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand. Lift leeks out of the water with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
• In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over low heat; add garlic, shallots, leeks, salt, and pepper. Cook until very soft but not browned, about 15 minutes. Add peas, raise heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until peas are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the pea mixture to the bowl of a food processor. Add chicken stock and remaining tablespoon of olive oil; pulse until mixture is a coarse puree, about 12 pulses. Transfer half the puree to a medium bowl. Process the remaining half for 15 seconds, then combine with the coarsely pureed peas. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Transfer smashed peas to a serving dish. Stir in mint. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

MUSHY PEAS

Steps:

• Place the peas in a large bowl or pan, add the baking soda and cover with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well to dissolve the baking soda and allow the peas to soak 12-hours or overnight.
• Drain the peas and rinse under cold water. Repeat for a second rinse.
• Place the rinsed peas in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium-high heat bring the peas to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until soft, tender and mushy. (See Note #2)
• Stir the peas or mash to desired texture, then stir in the butter and mint if using.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

MINTY MUSHY PEAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onions, mint, and peas. Cover and leave for a few minutes to steam. Mash with a potato masher. You can do this with a food processor as well, just pulse it until smooth. Whether mashing or pulsing, when it's done add the butter and season very carefully, to taste.

MASHED PEAS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet, and cook and stir the frozen peas, mint leaves, and green onions until the peas are hot and tender but still bright green, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour the peas into a bowl, and mash until the peas are thoroughly crushed but still slightly chunky. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, and salt and pepper, and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Serve warm or cold.

SMASHED POTATOES WITH TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients for tapenade. May be refrigerated up to one week in a tightly sealed container.
• Put potatoes in a saucepan with vinegar, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt and water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and continue to cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Drain. While still warm, place potatoes in a dishtowel and gently crush with the flat of your hand on a hard surface.
• Heat a seasoned griddle over medium-low grill or stovetop until a drop of water sizzles on surface. Place potatoes on griddle and cook without moving until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove potatoes to a plate with a wide spatula. Top uncooked side with 2 tablespoons tapenade, pressing it into potato. Put potatoes back on griddle, tapenade side down, and cook another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

SMASHED PEAS WITH MINT, LEMON AND PECORINO ON BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat a char-grill pan over high heat. Brush both sides of ciabatta with olive oil and grill, turning once, until charred and golden (2-3 minutes each side).
• For smashed peas, blanch peas until tender and bright green (2-3 minutes for fresh and 1-2 minutes for defrosted frozen). Drain well, transfer to a bowl, add a generous pinch of sea salt and coarsely crush with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and check seasoning.
• To serve, rub warm grilled ciabatta with cut garlic, top with smashed peas and pecorino, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with cracked black pepper.

SMASHED PEAS WITH MINT BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook peas with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender, about 8 minutes.
• While peas cook, stir together butter, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
• Pulse peas (with cooking water) in 2 batches in a food processor until coarsely puréed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.

SWORDFISH WITH BLACK OLIVE AND MINT TAPENADE

Steps:

• Put the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and oil in a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a coarse paste. Pulse in the basil, mint, garlic, and red pepper flakes until combined and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Heat a gas grill to medium high, or prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking. Sprinkle the fish with 1 tsp. pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt and drizzle with oil. Grill the fish until it has good grill marks, about 4 minutes. Using both tongs and a spatula, carefully turn the fish. Continue cooking until the other side has good grill marks and the fish is just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Toss the tomatoes with the mint, oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Transfer the fish to a platter, spread generously with the tapenade, and top with a spoonful of the tomatoes (and their juices). Serve immediately.

SMASHED PEAS WITH MINT TAPENADE

Steps:

• Process the peas in a food processor until roughly chopped. Stir in fresh mint, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, but allow to sit out on counter for 10 minutes to bring tapenade back to room temperature.