Gelatin 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 don't cook vegetables this way every single time. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're brilliantly green and just tender, then tossed in foamy butter for a result that feels far more luxurious than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating gelatin-free eating, a dish like this is a breath of fresh air — no hidden additives, no stabilizers, just honest whole ingredients you can see and name. The torn mint leaves stirred in at the end bring a cool, herby brightness that lifts the whole thing and keeps it from feeling heavy. It comes together in under ten minutes, making it an ideal weeknight side that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, fish, or a simple grain bowl. Serve it immediately while the butter is still glossy and the mint is fragrant — this one doesn't like to wait.
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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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