BHA & BHT Free Buttered Peas
Simple sides are often where preservatives sneak in most — frozen vegetables and packaged seasonings can carry additives you'd never expect. This recipe sidesteps all of that by leaning on a short, clean ingredient list: frozen peas, unsalted butter, shallot, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh mint if you're feeling fancy. The result is a bright, glossy side dish that tastes genuinely fresh, with the shallot adding a gentle savory depth and the lemon juice lifting everything at the last moment. Cooking the peas just until they turn that vivid, electric green keeps them tender without going mushy, and the butter coat makes every single one shine. It's the kind of dish that looks effortless on the plate but tastes like you actually thought about it. Torn mint leaves stirred in at the end add a cool, herby note that makes this feel a little special — though it's completely delicious without them too.
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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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