Macadamia 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 even when they weren't planning to. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're bright green and just tender, then tossed in foamy melted butter for a glossy, rich finish. A scatter of freshly torn mint at the end lifts the whole thing with a cool, herby note that feels almost fancy for how little effort it takes. The ingredient list is short and completely transparent — butter, peas, salt, mint — so there's no guesswork about what's in your food. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just about anything that needs a pop of color on the plate. Serve it straight from the pan while everything is still warm and the mint is fragrant.
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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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