Spinach and Peas

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Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • Coarse salt

  • 1 pound (about 1 cup) English peas, shelled

  • 1 pound baby spinach, trimmed and well washed

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced

  • Freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare an ice water bath; set aside. Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack; set aside.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the peas. Cook until bright green, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice water bath to stop the peas from cooking. Drain, shaking off excess liquid; set aside. Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook, just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain, squeezing out excess moisture, and transfer to wire rack to dry.

  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, but not brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas, and cook 1 minute. Add the spinach, tossing to combine, and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living Television, Martha Stewart Living Television

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