Minted Peas With Lemon Parsley Butter

Ingredients

• 1 quart shelled peas
• 4 tablespoons Crisco
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 sprigs mint
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

1. 1 Shell peas and add to plenty of boiling water with a teaspoon of salt, sugar, and mint.
2. 2 Boil quickly until tender, then drain the peas thoroughly.
3. 3 Mix lemon juice with Crisco and chopped parsley.
4. 4 Stir the mixture into the peas, reheat gently, and serve immediately.