Brown Butter Peas with Mint

Brown Butter Peas with Mint

Sweet peas tossed in nutty brown butter with fresh mint for a quick, fragrant side.

Total 15 min Makes 4 servings Calories 140/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

Frozen peas simmer briefly then get tossed in butter cooked until golden and nutty, finished with fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in under 20 minutes, this side pairs well with roasted lamb, grilled fish, or a spring dinner spread.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add the frozen peas, and cook for 2 minutes until just tender.

  2. Drain the peas well and set aside.

  3. In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. Add the drained peas to the browned butter and toss to coat, cooking for 1 minute until heated through.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in the mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  6. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

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Brown Butter Peas with Mint

Frozen peas simmer briefly then get tossed in butter cooked until golden and nutty, finished with fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in under 20 minutes, this side pairs well with roasted lamb, grilled fish, or a spring dinner spread.

15 min 4 servings 140 cal

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. 1

    Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add the frozen peas, and cook for 2 minutes until just tender.

  2. 2

    Drain the peas well and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the drained peas to the browned butter and toss to coat, cooking for 1 minute until heated through.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in the mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.