Smashed Potatoes and Peas

• 1 pound small new potatoes (about 10)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 10-ounce package frozen peas
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Place the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes. Drain.

Gently mash with the scallions, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

• source: Real Simple, May 2009
• keywords: side dish, vegetarian
• ratings: Liz-?, Tom-8, Kyle-9, Skylar-8