Green Garden Peas

This fresh green side dish will have you feeling like you are eating all the wonders of the garden! It is a healthy all-star with protein packed peas, vitamin, folate, and fiber filled artichokes and asparagus, omega-3 abundant avocado, anti-inflammatory basil and mint leaves, and nutrient dense micro greens! All this in one dish!

Ingredients

2 shallots

one bunch of thin asparagus (cleaned and chopped into small pieces)

1 large organic cucumber (peeled and seeded, chopped into small cubes)

20 ounces of peas

1 can of organic artichoke hearts (or frozen artichoke hearts)

1/2 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup lime juice

1 cup micro greens/sprouts

2 avocados chopped into cubes

1/2 cup minced fresh mint

1/2 cup minced fresh basil

1/2 tbsp olive oil

goat cheese crumble if desired

Directions:

In a large pan, saute the oil and chopped shallots on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of water and the asparagus into the pan. Cover and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes until the asparagus is tender to eat but not mushy.

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the avocado, and toss. Chill for 1 hour to allow all the flavors to incorporate well.

When you are ready to serve, add the avocado and top with micro greens.