Beef 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 overthought vegetables. Frozen peas cook up brilliantly tender and vivid green, then get tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a hit of lemon zest that lifts the whole dish. The combination is clean and lively — a little herby, a little citrusy, and just rich enough from the butter to feel satisfying. For anyone avoiding beef, this is a naturally effortless win since every single ingredient is plant-based or dairy, with zero need to swap or substitute anything. It pairs beautifully alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty grain bowl, making it one of those rare sides that works with almost any main. Serve it straight from the pan while everything is still glossy and warm for the best results.
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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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