Paraben Free Buttered Peas
Bright, buttery, and impossibly simple, this side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jar of something processed. Sweet frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed in melted butter with softened shallot, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and an optional handful of torn mint for a finish that feels genuinely fresh. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, the challenge with even the most basic side dishes is that packaged sauces, flavored butters, and pre-seasoned frozen vegetables can hide preservatives you'd rather avoid entirely. This recipe sidesteps all of that by keeping every ingredient clean and recognizable — unsalted butter, a shallot, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, full stop. The result is glossy, fragrant, and rich without being heavy, and it comes together in just one pot. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly anything that could use a pop of color and brightness on the plate.
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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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