Caffeine 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 tender and vibrantly 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 — sweet from the peas, herby from the mint, and just bright enough from the zest to feel a little special. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color on the plate. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no label-checking required — just wholesome, feel-good cooking. The technique is as simple as it gets: boil, drain, toss, and serve, making this an ideal go-to when you need something delicious on the table 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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