Honey 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 get a quick blanch until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed in foamy melted butter for a result that feels far more luxurious than the short ingredient list suggests. The torn mint leaves added at the very end bring a cool, herby lift that keeps the whole dish feeling light and fresh rather than heavy. Many store-bought sauces and glazed vegetable dishes sneak in sweeteners you might not expect, so having a go-to recipe built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients is genuinely useful. Every component here — peas, butter, salt, mint — is exactly what it says it is, no hidden extras. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs 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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