Crushed Peas with Feta and Scallions

Name: Crushed Peas with Feta and Scallions
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings coarse salt and black pepper; 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced with a little coarse salt; 1 juice of lemon; 1 large handful a of mint leaves, shredded; 2 Tbsps fruity olive oil; 1 kilograms peas in the pod, or 1 1/2 cups frozen organic peas or petit pois; 1 bunch a of scallions, trimmed and finely sliced; 227 grams sheeps-milk feta, drained; 227 grams Greek-style yogurt

Need a gluten free and primal main course? Crushed Peas with Fetan and Scallions could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 458 calories, 24g of protein, and 22g of fat. If you have an of mint leaves, peas in the pod, scallions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

If using fresh peas, shell them and cook briefly in boiling water until al dente, then drain well and place in a large bowl.

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Fresh Peas

Water

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Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and crush them coarsely with a potato masher.

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Olive Oil

Potato

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Potato Masher

If you are using frozen peas, blanch them briefly, drain exceptionally well, and crush before adding the oil, pouring off any more excess water at this stage; add the oil bit by bit and less liberally.

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Water

Peas

Cooking Oil

Mash the feta and yogurt together in a shallow bowl. While the peas are still hot, add the feta and toss to combine. This is all about texture, not smoothness, as for a dip.

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Yogurt

Feta Cheese

Peas

Dip

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Add the minced garlic.

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Minced Garlic

Now add the scallions and 2 tablespoons shredded mint. Stir in the juice of half a lemon to start with. Season with pepper and a little salt, if you think it is needed; feta is pretty salty. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice, mint, or olive oil if you like.

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Lemon Juice