Celebrate spring with this quick side dish of peas, potatoes and fresh mint.

Makes 6 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 pound new potatoes, scrubbed
12 new onions or scallions, bulbs whole, tops chopped (optional)
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or more to taste

Place potatoes and onions (or scallions, if using) in a small saucepan, barely cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add peas, cover and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Drain, add butter, pepper and mint. Heat for 1 minute, tossing gently.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 98 calories; 1 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 57 mg sodium; 470 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (20% daily value), Vitamin C (45% dv).
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 starch