Peanut 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 ever reached for a can opener. 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 elegant than the effort involved. The mint adds a cool, herby lift that keeps the whole dish feeling light and fresh rather than heavy. Every ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, wholesome produce and pantry staples. It comes together in one saucepan with almost no cleanup, making it an ideal weeknight side for grilled chicken, fish, or a simple pasta. Serve it immediately so the butter stays glossy and the mint stays fragrant — this one doesn't like to 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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