Rice Free Buttered Peas
Bright, buttery, and finished with a squeeze of lemon, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever needed anything more complicated on the plate. Frozen peas go from freezer to fork in just minutes, blanched until vivid green and tender before getting tossed in a pan with melted butter and softened shallot. The lemon juice lifts everything and keeps the flavors feeling fresh rather than heavy. A scatter of torn mint at the end is optional, but it adds a lovely herbal note that makes the whole dish feel a little more special. For anyone navigating a grain-free or rice-free table, this is the kind of effortless side that fills the gap without any substitutions or workarounds — just clean, honest ingredients doing exactly what they should. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color and brightness alongside it.
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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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