Smashed Peas & Ricotta Cheese

Name: Smashed Peas & Ricotta Cheese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups frozen green peas; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 medium lemon, zested; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 medium lemon, zested
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Directions

1

To a medium pot over medium heat, add oil, then butter and onion.
2

Saute onion bits for 2 minutes, then add frozen peas and raise the heat a bit.
3

Stir peas to heat them through and allow their water to evaporate.
4

When peas are heated through add ricotta and parsley to the pan and smash cheese together with the peas.
5

Add lemon zest.
6

Season mixture with salt and pepper and serve.
7

Enjoy!