High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Frozen peas get a serious glow-up here, transformed into a bright, buttery side dish that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. The combination of sweet peas, foamy melted butter, and freshly torn mint is simple in the best possible way — clean, vibrant, and genuinely delicious. Avoiding high fructose corn syrup can be trickier than it sounds with packaged or pre-seasoned vegetable sides, where sweeteners often sneak into sauces and glazes. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying on just four whole, recognizable ingredients with nothing hidden in the mix. The technique is straightforward: boil, drain, toss in butter, finish with mint, and serve immediately while everything is still glossy and fragrant. It works beautifully alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color on the plate.
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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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