Soy Free Buttered Peas
Buttered peas are one of those side dishes that somehow manage to feel both humble and a little bit special at the same time. Sweet 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 until every pea is glossy and coated in savory richness. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing up, and a handful of torn mint leaves takes it somewhere genuinely elegant. Many packaged and processed vegetable sides sneak in soy-based additives or emulsifiers, so cooking from scratch with straightforward ingredients like these is the cleanest way to keep things worry-free. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — butter, peas, shallot, lemon — no hidden extras required. This is the kind of simple, satisfying side that pairs beautifully with roast chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just about anything you're putting on the table.
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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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