LEMONY SUMMER PEAS WITH MINT

This light, lemony “salad” is full of healthy nutrients, fiber, and protein. Peas are used as a treatment for constipation and therefore help to move what is “stuck” in the body. Red pepper, like all red foods, support your Heart function.

This light, lemony “salad” is full of healthy nutrients, fiber, and protein. Peas are used as a treatment for constipation and therefore help to move what is “stuck” in the body. Red pepper, like all red foods, support your Heart function.

Yields1 Serving
 1/2 pound of English peas, shelled
 1/3 red pepper, seeded and chopped
 Juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
 1 Tablespoon of good olive oil
 4-5 fresh mint leaves, diced
1

Blanch peas in boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until the peas are bright green.

2

Drain the peas and place in a small mixing bowl.

3

While the peas are still warm, add the red pepper, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil. Mix gently.

4

Top with the fresh mint and serve.

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Ingredients

 1/2 pound of English peas, shelled
 1/3 red pepper, seeded and chopped
 Juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
 1 Tablespoon of good olive oil
 4-5 fresh mint leaves, diced

Directions

1

Blanch peas in boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until the peas are bright green.

2

Drain the peas and place in a small mixing bowl.

3

While the peas are still warm, add the red pepper, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil. Mix gently.

4

Top with the fresh mint and serve.

LEMONY SUMMER PEAS WITH MINT