Almond Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, buttery, and finished with a pop of fresh mint, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you don't cook vegetables this way every single time. Frozen peas go from freezer to table in just minutes, making it one of the most effortless ways to get something genuinely delicious on the plate. The butter coats every pea in richness, while the lemon zest lifts the whole dish with a subtle citrusy brightness that keeps it feeling light and fresh. Mint might sound fancy, but it's the ingredient that ties everything together and makes this taste like something from a proper restaurant kitchen. There's nothing hidden or complicated here — just clean, whole ingredients that happen to be completely free of tree nuts by nature, not by substitution. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread on the side.
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4 servings
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook until just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Drain the peas and return them to the warm saucepan off the heat. Add the butter and stir until melted and the peas are coated.
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