Smashed Peas With Mint Butter

• (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, not thawed↗4
• cup water↗2⁄3
• teaspoons salt↗1 1⁄4
• tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes and softened↗5
• cup of fresh mint, finely chopped1⁄3
• tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped↗3
• teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook peas with water and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   While peas cook, stir together butter, mint, parsley, pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoons salt until combined well.

3. 3

   Pulse peas (with cooking water) in 2 batches in a food processor until coarsely pureed, transferring to a large bowl. Stir in herb butter until melted.