Crushed Spring Peas with Mint | Clean Plates

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh peas (from about 2 pounds pods)
• 1 ounce aged Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Maldon or another flaky sea salt
• 1 small spring garlic clove or 1/2 small garlic clove, smashed, peeled and roughly chopped
• 12 medium mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Scant 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more for finishing