Wheat 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 and emerge bright green and just tender — no fuss, no prep work beyond tearing a few fresh mint leaves. The butter gets melted until foamy in the same pan, coating every pea in a rich, glossy finish that tastes far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Fresh mint lifts the whole thing with a cool, herby note that keeps it feeling light and seasonal even in the depths of winter. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from wheat and gluten-containing grains, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just honest, whole-food cooking. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color on the plate. Serve it straight from the pan while the butter is still warm and the mint is fragrant for the best possible result.
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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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