Artificial Food Coloring Free Buttered Peas
Bright, glossy, and genuinely satisfying, this simple side dish proves that the best things on the table don't need a long ingredient list. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed in a pan with melted butter and softened shallot for a result that tastes far more elegant than the effort involved. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts everything at the end, and a handful of torn mint leaves adds a cool, herby finish if you're feeling fancy. For anyone avoiding synthetic dyes, packaged vegetable sides and frozen blends can be surprisingly tricky — some contain added colorants to boost that appealing green hue. This recipe skips all of that, relying entirely on the natural vibrancy of the peas themselves and a handful of whole, recognizable ingredients. It's the kind of side that pairs with almost anything and comes together in minutes, making it an easy weeknight staple you'll keep coming back to.
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4 servings
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 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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