Creamed Mint Peas and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes
• peeled
• diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon dried mint or 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
• chopped
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in medium saucepan.
2. Add cold water to barely cover potatoes; add one teaspoon salt.
3. Bring to boil over moderate heat; cook ten to fifteen minutes or until tender; drain.
4. Meanwhile, separately cook peas according to package directions.
5. Drain the peas, stir in the mint; keep warm until needed.
6. Add milk and butter to potatoes; heat until bubbling.
7. Combine flour and 1 tablespoon water; mix well.
8. Add to potatoes; cook, stirring, until thickened.
9. Add peas; mix well.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.