Brown Butter Peas with Mint
Fast and fresh, Brown Butter Peas with Mint is the classic spring side dish perfect for every dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 2 cups fresh spring peas or frozen thawed peas
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and continue cooking, while swirling the pan, until the butter solids begin to turn golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the peas to the pan and toss to coat. Cook the peas for 3-4 minutes or until bright green.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the salt, pepper and mint.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Peas are best if served immediately. Leftovers are fantastic tossed with white rice or pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.8mg