English Pea Purée

Ingredients

• 1 whole dried chile de rbol
• 1 fresh mint sprig
• 3 cups fresh or frozen peas
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 pinch sugar
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

Heat oil, butter, chile, and mint in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas and sugar; cook until peas are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Discard chile and mint sprig. Transfer pea mixture to processor and puree until alm...

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