Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Make the whipped pea feta: Place 1 cup of the peas, the feta, ¾ of the mint, the lemon juice, garlic and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a small blender or food processor and purée until smooth. (If the blender needs more liquid to get going, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.) Taste and season with salt (if needed) and black pepper.

2. Step 2

   Heat a large skillet on medium-high for 1 to 2 minutes until it is hot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half of the gnocchi, season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing often, until crispy and golden, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer the seared gnocchi to a bowl. Add another 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and cook the remaining gnocchi. When cooked, transfer to the bowl with the seared gnocchi. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. 

3. Step 3

   Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet, add the sugar snap peas and season with ½ teaspoon of salt and a generous pinch of pepper. Toss until the sugar snap peas are bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. When the snap peas are almost ready, add the remaining peas and toss until warmed through, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat. 

4. Step 4

   To serve, divide the whipped pea feta among four shallow bowls or plates, smearing it across the surface. Top each with gnocchi and the pea mixture. Drizzle with a little olive oil, scatter over the remaining mint leaves and serve immediately.