Barley Free Buttered Peas
Simple side dishes can be surprisingly tricky when you're avoiding barley, since it hides in everything from seasoning blends to store-bought sauces. This one keeps things completely clean — just frozen peas, butter, shallot, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh mint if you're feeling fancy. The technique is straightforward: blanch the peas until they're bright and just tender, then toss them in a quick shallot butter with a squeeze of lemon to wake everything up. That little hit of acidity makes the whole dish taste fresher and more vibrant than you'd expect from such a short ingredient list. The optional torn mint leaves add a pop of color and a cool, herby note that takes it from everyday to genuinely impressive. It comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with just about any main, making it an easy go-to when you need a reliable, fuss-free side on the table fast.
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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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