Carrageenan Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Sweet, vibrant, 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 something more complicated. The peas cook up bright green and just tender, then get tossed in foamy butter for a glossy, rich coating that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer found in many processed and dairy-adjacent products — has no place here, because every ingredient in this recipe is clean and straightforward by nature. Frozen peas, real butter, sea salt, and fresh mint: that's genuinely it. The torn mint leaves added at the end bring a cool, herby lift that keeps the dish feeling fresh rather than heavy. It comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with almost any main, making it an effortless weeknight staple you'll come 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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