Smashed Peas With Mint Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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