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Easy Smashed Peas on Toast

Total Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 4 side

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chopped oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 4 slices crusty bread toasted
  • butter for toasted bread

Instructions
 

  • Crush the peas in a food processor using the pulse button. Do not purée them, as it is important to retain much of the texture.
  • In a sauté pan over medium heat melt butter until foamy. Stir in crushed peas, chopped oregano, salt and a pepper to taste.
  • Cook the crushed peas on a medium high heat for about 4 minutes until just tender. Stir in lemon juice, and taste then correct the seasoning if you need to.
  • Serve with butter and toasted crusty bread.
Keyword Fresh peas, frozen peas, peas,, smashed peas