Honey Free Buttered Peas
Buttered peas are one of those side dishes that feel both nostalgic and quietly elegant — bright, tender, and finished with just enough richness to make them genuinely craveable. A quick blanch keeps the color vivid and the texture perfectly tender without turning them mushy. Softened shallot cooked in butter adds a gentle savory depth, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the whole dish at the last moment. Torn mint leaves are optional but worth it if you have them on hand — they make the whole bowl feel a little more special. Because the flavor here comes entirely from real, whole ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden sweeteners or worry about unexpected additions. It's a clean, simple recipe that lets good produce do the talking, and it comes together in minutes with almost no effort.
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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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