Celery 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 something more complicated. 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. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely free of celery in any form — no stalks, no seeds, no celery salt hiding in a spice blend — so it's genuinely safe for anyone navigating that particular sensitivity. Lemon zest lifts the whole dish with a subtle brightness that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the peas. It's the kind of side that pairs with almost anything, from a weeknight roast to a lazy weekend brunch spread. Serve it straight from the pan while it's 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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