Smashed peas with cold ham

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, peeled
100g/1¾oz fresh or frozen peas
5 or 6 sage leaves
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
To serve
slices of cold ham such as West Country cooked ham or prosciutto; or bacon

Method

1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
2. Pop the whole cloves of garlic into the pan and boil for 5-10 minutes, or until very tender.
3. At this point add the peas and the sage and cook for about two minutes, until the peas are done.
4. Drain thoroughly and either mash the peas with the butter and oil, or pulse everything to a rough consistency in a food processor.
5. Serve alongside slices of ham or on its own as a great summer dip.