Low Sodium Buttered Peas

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time8 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups frozen peas
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small shallot, finely minced
¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
⅛ tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
2
Drain the peas through a colander and return the empty saucepan to the stove over medium-low heat.

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