Green Peas with Allspice and Mushrooms

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 cups thinly sliced white mushrooms
• 1/4 cup cold water
• One 20-ounce package frozen peas (preferably small), defrosted, or 4 cups fresh peas
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Several grindings of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 recipe Basic Syrian Rice (optional)

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions, stirring, until golden and soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic turns golden, about 1 minute.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook until they begin to turn brown and soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the water and peas.
5. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the salt, pepper, and allspice and mix well.
7. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot in a medium-size bowl or over the rice.

olive oil, yellow onions, garlic, white mushrooms, cold water, fresh peas, salt, black pepper, ground allspice, recipe basic syrian rice

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/green-peas-with-allspice-and-mushrooms (may not work)