Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3 cups peas, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) cut into 4 to 6 pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bring medium saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add peas and cook until tender, 3 to 8 minutes depending on size of peas.
Drain peas, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water. Return peas and cooking water to saucepan. Add ham, butter, mint, and tarragon, stirring until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to bowl, garnish with mint and tarragon sprigs, and serve.