Turmeric Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Simple, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this buttered pea dish is the kind of side that makes you wonder why you ever overthought vegetables. Frozen peas go straight into boiling salted water, then get tossed in foamy butter and finished with torn fresh mint — the whole thing comes together in minutes with almost no effort. For anyone avoiding turmeric, this recipe is naturally a safe pick since every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with no spice blends or seasonings that might sneak it in. The mint is the real star here, lifting the sweetness of the peas with a cool, herby brightness that feels a little unexpected and a lot delicious. Butter keeps things rich without overwhelming the fresh flavors, and the technique of melting it until just foamy means you get that silky coating without any bitterness. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread on the side.
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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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