Gelatin Free Buttered Peas
Bright, buttery, and impossibly simple, this side dish is the kind of thing that makes a weeknight plate feel a little more special. Sweet 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's glossy, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts everything at the end, and a scatter of torn mint leaves adds an optional pop of freshness that takes it somewhere almost elegant. Many packaged pea dishes and store-bought sides sneak in thickeners or gelling agents you'd never expect, so cooking from scratch with these clean, straightforward ingredients keeps things worry-free. Every component here is exactly what it says it is — real butter, real vegetables, real flavor. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread.
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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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