Orange and Mint Peas

Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cups frozen green peas
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 slices orange zest (only the orange-colored part of the peel), thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Instructions:

1. In a medium skillet, heat onion and butter over medium-high heat until onions are translucent, 5-8 minutes.
2. Add peas, orange juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for around 5 minutes. The peas should be heated through.
3. Remove from heat and stir in orange peel and mint for garnish.
4. Serve.

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