Minted Peas

Name: Minted Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen sweet peas; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp sea salt

A classic British side dish featuring sweet green peas tossed with creamy butter and fresh mint. Simple, vibrant, and quick to prepare.

10 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

BritishSideStovetopVegetarianStandardLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 cups frozen sweet peas
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1

Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 4 cups frozen sweet peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tender and bright green.
3

Drain the water thoroughly and return peas to the warm pot.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp sea salt until melted and well combined.

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Questions

What is Minted Peas?

A classic British side dish featuring sweet green peas tossed with creamy butter and fresh mint. Simple, vibrant, and quick to prepare. This reference files it under British side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

What should Minted Peas look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until tender and bright green. Step 4: cook until melted and well combined.

Can I make Minted Peas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Minted Peas is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Minted Peas vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How long does Minted Peas keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Minted Peas within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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