Carrageenan Free Buttered Peas
Simple sides are often the ones that steal the show, and these buttered peas are a perfect example. Bright, glossy, and finished with a squeeze of lemon and softened shallot, they taste far more elegant than the short ingredient list suggests. Carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer derived from seaweed — sneaks into a surprising number of processed and packaged foods, including some frozen vegetable blends and flavored butter products. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying on plain frozen peas and real unsalted butter, so every ingredient is exactly what it says it is. The shallot melts into the butter and gives the whole dish a gentle savory depth, while the lemon juice keeps things fresh and bright. A handful of torn mint leaves at the end is optional but genuinely lovely if you have them on hand. Serve these alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or pretty much anything that could use a pop of color on the plate.
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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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