Pea and Mint Relish

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.

This recipe goes with Lamb Burgers

Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

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.

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.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2 tablespoons.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

42 (52% from fat)

Protein:

1.5g

Fat:

2.4g (sat 0.3)

Carbohydrate:

4g

Fiber:

1.5g

Sodium:

2.7mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg