Artificial Flavors Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Simple, vibrant, and genuinely delicious, this side dish proves that the best food doesn't need a long ingredient list or anything artificial to taste incredible. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're brilliantly green and just tender, then tossed in foamy melted butter and finished with torn fresh mint — that's really all it takes. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, so you can feel completely confident about what's going on the plate. The combination of sweet peas, rich butter, and cool herbal mint is a classic for a reason, and it comes together in just a few minutes with almost no effort. It's the kind of effortless side that makes a weeknight dinner feel a little more special, and it pairs beautifully with everything from roasted chicken to a simple pasta.
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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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