Carrageenan 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 ever reached for a sauce packet. Frozen peas cook up in just two minutes, then get tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a little lemon zest for a result that tastes far more elegant than the effort involved. For anyone navigating carrageenan concerns, packaged and processed vegetable sides can be a minefield — thickeners and stabilizers have a way of sneaking into even the most innocent-looking products. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list you can read at a glance. The lemon zest is a small touch that makes a big difference, brightening the whole dish and playing beautifully off the sweetness of the peas. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a vibrant, fuss-free companion on the plate.
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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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