Beef Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Simple, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this buttered pea dish is the kind of side that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. Frozen peas go from freezer to table in just minutes, turning bright green and tender after a quick boil before getting tossed in foamy melted butter. That butter coating is the secret — it clings to every pea and gives the whole dish a rich, silky finish without any fuss. Torn fresh mint scattered in at the end lifts everything with a cool, herbal note that makes the flavors pop in the best way. There's no meat, no broth, and no hidden animal-based add-ins to second-guess here — just clean, honest ingredients doing exactly what they should. It pairs beautifully with fish, pasta, roasted vegetables, or honestly anything that needs a pop of color on the plate. Quick to make and even quicker to disappear, this is one of those recipes you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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