Lupin Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Simple, vibrant, and genuinely delicious, this buttered pea dish is the kind of side that makes people go back for seconds without quite knowing why. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're bright green and just tender, then tossed in foamy melted butter and finished with torn fresh mint — it's a combination that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely clean, with no flours, legume-based additives, or processed fillers that can sneak lupin into otherwise straightforward recipes. That matters more than you'd think, since lupin flour is increasingly used as a protein booster or thickener in packaged foods and even some restaurant-style sauces. Here, everything is exactly what it looks like: peas, butter, salt, and mint. The mint is the real secret weapon — roughly torn rather than finely chopped, it stays bright and aromatic instead of wilting into the background. Serve this immediately straight from the pan and it will steal the show alongside almost any main.
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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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