Rice Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Simple, vibrant, and ready in minutes, this buttered pea dish is the kind of side that makes a weeknight dinner feel a little more special. Frozen peas go straight into boiling salted water, then get tossed in foamy butter and finished with torn fresh mint — that's genuinely all there is to it. The mint is the secret weapon here, lifting the natural sweetness of the peas with a cool, herby brightness that keeps every bite feeling fresh. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, this dish is naturally in the clear — no fillers, no starches, just clean, whole ingredients. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color on the plate. Serve it immediately so the mint stays fragrant and the peas hold that gorgeous bright green.
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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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