Fructose Free Buttered Peas
Bright, buttery, and impossibly simple, this little side dish punches well above its weight at the dinner table. The peas come out glossy and tender, coated in melted butter with a gentle savory note from softened shallot and a bright lift from fresh lemon juice. Managing fructose intake can make even humble vegetable sides feel complicated, but peas are naturally low in free fructose, and every ingredient here is clean and straightforward with no hidden sweeteners or high-fructose additions to worry about. The shallot is used in a small enough quantity and cooked down until soft, keeping the flavor mellow without overwhelming the dish. A scatter of torn fresh mint at the end is optional but genuinely lovely, adding a cool, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel a little special. This is the kind of effortless side that pairs with almost anything and comes together in just one pan.
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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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