Butter Glazed Mint Peas

Ingredients

• green peas
• boiling water
• sugar
• mint sprigs
• butter
• castor sugar
• pepper
• salt

Method

1. 1 Place peas in plenty of boiling water with a little sugar and a sprig or two of mint.
2. 2 Boil gently with the lid off for 20 minutes or more, depending on the size and age of the peas.
3. 3 Drain the peas in a colander.
4. 4 Return peas to a saucepan with butter, a teaspoonful of castor sugar, pepper, and salt. Shake over heat for 1-2 minutes.