Nitrate & Nitrite 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 ever reached for anything more complicated. The peas cook up bright green and just tender in minutes, then get tossed in foamy butter for a rich, glossy coating that feels far more indulgent than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating processed meats, cured foods, or packaged sides that sneak in preservatives, a dish built entirely from frozen peas, unsalted butter, sea salt, and fresh herbs is a genuinely clean and worry-free option. Nothing here comes from a can or a cured product — just whole, simple ingredients you can feel good about. The torn mint at the end is the move that elevates this from basic to bright, adding a cool, aromatic lift that plays beautifully against the richness of the butter. Serve it straight from the pan while everything is still glossy and fragrant, because this one really does not 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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