Xanthan Gum Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Sweet, vibrant, and finished with a handful of fresh mint, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a sauce packet. Frozen peas go straight into boiling salted water, then get tossed in foamy butter for a result that's glossy, tender, and genuinely satisfying. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from thickeners and stabilizers — no gums hiding in a spice blend or a compound butter, just real food doing its job beautifully. That matters more than it sounds, because so many convenience-friendly recipes quietly sneak in additives that can be hard to spot on a label. The torn mint at the end is the move — it stays bright and aromatic rather than wilting into the background, giving the whole dish a fresh, almost springlike lift. This comes together in under ten minutes and pairs effortlessly with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color on the plate.
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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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