Herbed Cardamom Peas

Herbed Cardamom Peas

Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups peas
• water, to cover peas for boiling
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground
• 3 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 teaspoons fresh chives, snipped in 1 in pieces (optional)

Directions

• 1 Place the peas in a saucepan and cover with water.
• 2 Boil the peas for as long as you prefer (I only cook about 5 minutes).
• 3 Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, marjoran and cardamom.
• 4 Drain the peas, then return them to the saucepan (off the heat).
• 5 Sprinkle the spice mixture and parsley over them and mix well.
• 6 Remove to serving bowl and top with the chives (if using); serve immediately!