Fresh Peas with Mint Recipe | Veggie Fest

Ingredients

• ½ pound fresh peas, shelled or 1 ¼ cups frozen peas, rinsed to thaw
• 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or plant-based butter alternative
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• ½ cup dairy half-and-half cream or plant-based unflavored, non-sweetened alternative
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• ½ teaspoon minced lemon zest
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 mint leaves, chopped for garnish