Citric Acid 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 bottle of lemon juice in the first place. The secret to keeping it citric-acid-free while still delivering that fresh, lifted flavor is the lemon zest — you get all the fragrant citrus oils from the peel without any of the acidic juice that can be so problematic. Frozen peas make this incredibly accessible, and they cook up tender and vibrantly green in just two minutes. A knob of unsalted butter ties everything together, giving the dish a silky richness that feels far more indulgent than the short ingredient list suggests. It comes together in one saucepan with almost no cleanup, which is always a win on a busy weeknight. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a fresh, herby counterpart 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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