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.
1
Melt the butter in a 30 cm diameter skillet over medium-high heat.
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
2
Add chopped onion, mint, and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add peas and sugar.
- 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.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Feta cheese: 80 g