Gut Friendly Buttered Peas
Simple, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this buttered peas dish is the kind of side that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. Peas are a naturally gentle legume that tend to sit well with sensitive digestive systems, and keeping the ingredient list clean and short means nothing here is working against you. A quick two-minute blanch keeps them bright and just tender — never mushy — while a softened shallot adds mild, savory depth without the harshness of raw alliums. The butter coats every pea in a glossy, rich finish, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the whole thing at the last second. Torn mint leaves are optional but genuinely worth it, adding a cool, fresh note that makes the dish feel a little more special. Everything comes together in one pan with minimal fuss, which is exactly what you want when you're keeping things easy on your body and your schedule.
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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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