Green Peas with Cheese and Lemon

1. 1 Green peas (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.60 150 g
2. 2 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 40 g
3. 3 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 15 g
4. 4 White pepper 1 g
5. 5 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 20 g
6. 6 Salt 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Bring 300 ml of salted water to a boil in a pot, add frozen peas, and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender.

2. Drain the water in a colander, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.

3. Return the peas to the pot over low heat, add butter³ and the reserved liquid, and stir for 1 minute.

4. Remove from heat, add white pepper and freshly grated hard² cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.

5. Squeeze lemon⁵ juice over the peas, mix well, and serve immediately.