Smashed Peas and Ricotta

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 12 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups frozen green peas
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 14 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 lemons, zest of or 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the butter and onion and saute onion for 2 minutes.
3. Add the frozen peas and stir the peas to heat them through and allow their water to evaporate.
4. Once the peas are heated, add the ricotta and parsley to the pan and smash cheese everything together.
5. Add the lemon zest or extract, season with salt and pepper and serve.

extra virgin olive oil, butter, onion, frozen green peas, ricotta cheese, parsley, lemons, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smashed-peas-and-ricotta-106233 (may not work)