Soy 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 a weeknight plate feel a little more special. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed in foamy melted butter for a glossy, rich coating that clings to every little pea. The torn mint goes in at the very end, off the heat, so it stays fragrant and fresh rather than wilting into the background. What makes this so easy to pull off for anyone avoiding soy is that every single ingredient here is naturally free of it — no hidden additives, no label-reading required. Unsalted butter, sea salt, peas, and mint: that's genuinely the whole story. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color on the plate. Simple, clean, and honestly a little addictive.
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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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