Cashew 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, turning tender and vibrantly green before getting tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a little lemon zest that lifts the whole dish. The result is light and fresh-tasting, with a brightness that pairs beautifully alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or a simple weeknight pasta. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your meal. Everything here is exactly what it looks like — honest, wholesome ingredients that come together in one pan with almost no effort. It's the kind of effortless side that earns compliments way out of proportion to how little work it actually takes.
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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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