Ingredients

1 T unsalted butter

1 t olive oil

2 medium shallots, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

3 cups shelled fresh green peas (or a 16-oz pkg frozen peas, not thawed)

1/4 cup water

10 oz baby spinach (regular is OK too)

3/4 t salt

1/4 t freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Melt butter with oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes. Stir in peas and water, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in spinach, salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.