Low Sugar Buttered Peas with Mint
Frozen peas get a serious glow-up here, transformed into a vibrant, buttery side dish that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. The butter melts into a light, foamy coating that clings to every pea, while fresh torn mint lifts the whole thing with a cool, herby brightness. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of added sugar — no sauces, no glazes, no sweetened seasonings to second-guess. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of store-bought vegetable sides and seasoning blends sneak in sugar where you'd least expect it. Here, you're working with just peas, butter, salt, and mint, so what you see is genuinely what you get. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with almost any main, making it one of those reliable weeknight staples you'll keep coming back to.
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4 servings
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2–3 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
- 2
Drain the peas through a colander and shake off any excess water.
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