Breastfeeding Friendly Buttered Peas with Mint
Sweet, vibrant, and ready in just minutes, this simple side dish is the kind of thing you'll find yourself making on repeat. Frozen peas are a brilliant shortcut here — they cook up bright green and tender in a matter of minutes, no prep stress required. A generous knob of unsalted butter coats every pea in rich, silky flavor, while fresh mint lifts the whole dish with a cool, herby finish that feels surprisingly elegant. For anyone navigating the extra nutritional demands of nursing, leaning on wholesome, minimally processed ingredients like these makes mealtime feel a little less overwhelming. Peas bring a gentle hit of plant-based protein and fiber, and butter adds satisfying fat — both things your body genuinely needs right now. The recipe comes together in one saucepan with barely any cleanup, which is exactly the kind of win that matters when you're running on limited sleep and limited time. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, fish, or whatever else is on the table and watch it disappear fast.
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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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