Smashed Peas With Mint Butter

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

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

frozen peas, water, salt, unsalted butter, mint, parsley, fresh coarse ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smashed-peas-with-mint-butter-482195 (may not work)