This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves

　　a 10-ounce package frozen peas

　　1/4 cup cold water

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　Chop mint. In a small saucepan cook peas with water and sugar, covered, over moderately high heat until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. In a sieve drain peas and in a bowl toss with mint, butter, pepper, and salt to taste.