Oats Free Buttered Peas
Sweet, vibrant, and finished with a hit of lemon, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes people go back for seconds even when they swore they weren't pea fans. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're brilliantly green and just tender, then tossed in a pan with melted butter and softened shallot for a result that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, and if you have fresh mint on hand, tearing a few leaves over the top adds a lovely herbal note that really elevates the whole bowl. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this dish is naturally free of any oat-based thickeners, coatings, or fillers — just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color on the plate. Quick to pull together and easy to scale up, it's the kind of reliable side recipe you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.
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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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