Smashed Peas With Mint and Caramelized Shallots

Gluten-Free

Vegetarian

Level up your toast with this creative and flavorful spread.

By Kate Morgan | Experience Life

Makes2 to 4 servings
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

1 tbs. grassfed butter
1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup thinly sliced shallots
1 tsp. red-wine vinegar
12 oz. frozen sweet peas
⅔ cup water
3 tbs. minced fresh mint leaves
Sliced sourdough bread, toasted
Flaky sea salt

Directions

STEP 1

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and oil over medium-low heat.

STEP 2

Add the shallots and cook, stirring regularly, until caramelized and golden brown, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

STEP 3

Stir in the vinegar and remove from the heat.

STEP 4

In another pot, bring the peas and water to a boil over medium heat and continue to cook until the peas are softened, about eight to 10 minutes.

STEP 5

Drain the peas and transfer them to a bowl, then use a potato masher or a fork to roughly mash. Mix in the mint and caramelized shallots.

STEP 6

Spread over sourdough toast and top with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Nutritional information

Photographer: Terry Brennan; Food Stylist: Betsy Nelson.

By Kate Morgan

Kate Morgan is a Pennsylvania-based writer and recipe developer.

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