Peas with mint and feta

4 servings

10 minutes

Peas with mint and feta is a vibrant dish of Georgian cuisine that embodies freshness and simplicity. Green peas add tenderness and a sweet note, while mint refreshes and adds an herbal aroma. Creamy feta completes the composition, giving the dish a salty, creamy depth. It is the perfect addition to a summer table, pairing well with meat and vegetable dishes. Georgian cuisine is renowned for its use of fresh herbs and natural ingredients, and this recipe is a bright example of that. Easy to prepare, it is ideal for both everyday dinners and festive tables, allowing one to enjoy the harmony of flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 253.6
• Proteins: 11g
• Fats: 15.2g
• Carbohydrates: 24.4g

Ingredients

• Frozen green peas: 450 g
• Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp
• Fresh mint: 5 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Sugar: 2 tsp
• Feta cheese: 80 g
• Shallots: 1 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Melt the butter in a 30 cm diameter skillet over medium-high heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons

2. Add chopped onion, mint, and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add peas and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shallots: 1 piece
   • Fresh mint: 5 g
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Frozen green peas: 450 g
   • Sugar: 2 teaspoons

3. Cover with a lid and cook until the peas are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with crumbled feta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Feta cheese: 80 g