Chicken 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, yet the result feels genuinely elegant — especially once that lemon zest hits and lifts the whole dish. The butter coats every pea in a silky richness that balances beautifully against the cool, herby mint. It's a naturally meat-free recipe with zero substitutions needed, so there's no reworking or ingredient-swapping required to keep it that way. Whether you're serving it alongside a grain bowl, a piece of fish, or just eating it straight from the pan (no judgment), it pulls its weight as a side without demanding much from you at all. Season generously, serve immediately, and watch it disappear.
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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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