Seed Oil Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Bright, fresh, and impossibly simple, this side dish proves that the best cooking often comes down to a handful of honest ingredients treated well. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed in foamy melted butter for a glossy, rich finish that feels far more luxurious than the effort involved. The torn fresh mint lifts everything with a cool, herby note that makes the whole dish taste like spring on a plate. What makes this such a reliable choice is what's not in it — just real butter, peas, salt, and mint, with zero refined or industrial oils anywhere in sight. So many store-bought vegetable sides and frozen preparations sneak in canola, sunflower, or soybean oil, but here you're fully in control of every ingredient. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or anything that could use a pop of color and brightness on the plate. Quick to pull together and easy to scale, this is the kind of effortless side you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.
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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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