Pregnancy Friendly Buttered Peas with Mint
Sweet, bright, and ready in minutes, this simple side dish is the kind of thing you'll find yourself making on repeat. Peas are a genuinely great source of folate, which makes them a natural fit when you're eating with extra intention during pregnancy. The technique here is straightforward — a quick boil to lock in that vivid green color, then a toss in foamy melted butter that coats every pea without weighing them down. Fresh mint lifts the whole dish with an herby brightness that keeps it feeling light rather than heavy, which is a real bonus when your appetite can be unpredictable. Unsalted butter gives you full control over the seasoning, so you can dial it up or keep it gentle depending on how you're feeling that day. It comes together with just four ingredients and one pan, which means less time on your feet and more time enjoying something genuinely delicious.
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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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