Artificial Food Coloring Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Bright, buttery, and finished with a handful of fresh mint, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a sauce packet. Frozen peas are one of the most underrated freezer staples — already vibrant and sweet, they just need a quick boil and a generous knob of butter to become something genuinely craveable. For anyone navigating dyes and artificial additives, this recipe is a breath of fresh air: every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no hidden colorants or mystery preservatives to worry about. The mint adds a cool, herby lift that makes the whole dish feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread. Sometimes the cleanest recipes are the most satisfying ones.
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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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