Caffeine 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 don't cook vegetables this way every single time. Frozen peas go from freezer to table in just minutes, turning vivid green and tender after a quick boil before getting tossed in foamy melted butter. The torn mint leaves added at the very end keep everything feeling fresh and lively rather than heavy. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no label-reading required — just clean, wholesome produce and pantry staples. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread. Simple as it is, the combination of sweet peas, rich butter, and cool mint hits a flavor balance that feels far more considered than the effort involved.
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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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