Asparagus-Green Pea Ragout With Mint
serves 2-4
Recipe from cookthink
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ingredients
1 bunch asparagus (1-2 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
1/2 pound shelled or frozen green peas
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
timer
prep: 5 minutes
total: 20 minutes
tools
medium saucepan
peeler
slotted spoon
instructions
1. Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears. Cut the spears into to 2-inch lengths.
2. Bring the wine and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Stir in the peas and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to get tender. Then add the asparagus and cook 4-5 minutes until they are tender as well.
3. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon. Add the mint leaves to the liquid and cook until it reduces by half. Pour the liquid over the vegetables and serve.
Comments
Says: October 27, 2007 at 03:09 PM
This was so good. I ended up using 1 cup of wine and no water and it was really rich and sweet. Mint and peas is one of my favorite combinations.