*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Minted Fresh Peas

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Appetizers
                Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      large         lettuce leaves
   3      pounds        green peas -- shelled
     3/4  teaspoon      sugar
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   1 1/2  teaspoons     finely chopped fresh mint or
     1/4  teaspoon      dried mint leaves
   3      tablespoons   butter or margarine

1.  Wash lettuce leaves and line a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant,
non-metallic casserole with half of the moist lettuce leaves.  Top with
peas.  2.  Sprinkle peas with sugar, salt, pepper, and mint and dot with
butter.  Cover peas with remaining lettuce leaves.  Heat, covered tightly, in
Microwave Oven 9 minutes or until peas are tender.  3.  Carefully tilt cover
to allow steam to escape.  Then remove cover.  4.  Remove lettuce leaves and
toss peas well before serving.  VARIATIONS: 1/4 teaspoon dried chervil or
savory may be substituted for dried mint leaves.





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