Barley Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, fresh, and ready in minutes, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever overthook vegetables. Frozen peas cook up tender and vibrantly green, then get tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a hit of lemon zest that lifts the whole dish. The result is clean and lively — sweet from the peas, herby from the mint, and just bright enough from the citrus to feel a little special. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It comes together in one saucepan with almost no prep, making it an effortless addition to a weeknight dinner or a spring gathering. Serve it immediately while the butter is still glossy and the color is at its most vivid — it's the kind of side that disappears fast.
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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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