Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 overthought vegetables. Frozen 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 ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this dish is a completely stress-free choice — every ingredient here is naturally plant-forward or dairy-based, with zero hidden meat derivatives to worry about. The torn mint leaves added at the end bring a cool, herbal lift that keeps the whole thing feeling fresh rather than heavy. It pairs beautifully with fish, chicken, or a grain bowl, making it one of those endlessly versatile sides you'll reach for again and again. Quick to pull together and easy to scale, it's the kind of effortless cooking that still manages to impress.
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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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