Minted Pea Spread

Yield: 5 cups

Ingredients

2 pkgs. (10 oz.) frozen baby peas

1 medium onion, chopped

1 1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Melba toast squares or assorted crackers

Directions:

Combine peas, onion, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, according to package directions or until peas are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Stir mint into peas.

Transfer pea mixture to a food processor. Process for several minutes until smooth, adding enough liquid to obtain a thick puree. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Spoon chilled puree into a pastry bag fitted with a small tip. Pipe onto Melba toast squares or crackers.

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