Lactose Free Buttered Peas
Sweet, bright, and finished with a whisper of lemon, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes people go back for seconds even when they swore they were full. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're vivid green and just tender, then they're tossed in melted butter with softened shallot for a result that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. The lemon juice lifts everything at the last minute, cutting through the richness and keeping the flavors clean and fresh. Optional torn mint leaves add a cool, herby note that makes the whole dish feel a little special. For anyone navigating lactose intolerance, butter is often the tricky ingredient in vegetable sides — but unsalted butter contains only trace amounts of lactose, making it well-tolerated by most people who are sensitive. There's no cream, no cheese, no hidden dairy to worry about here, just a straightforward glossy coat that lets the peas shine. It's the kind of effortless weeknight side that pairs with almost anything and comes together faster than you'd expect.
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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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