Gluten Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, buttery, and finished with a hit of fresh mint and lemon zest, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes people ask for the recipe even though it comes together in minutes. Frozen peas are the unsung hero here — they cook up vibrant and tender in just two minutes, making this an ideal last-minute addition to any dinner spread. Every ingredient in this dish is naturally free from gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-scanning required. The butter coats each pea in a silky richness that balances beautifully with the brightness of the mint and the subtle citrus lift from the lemon zest. It's elegant enough to serve alongside a roast but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight without a second thought. If you've been looking for a fuss-free green side that genuinely tastes like something, this one delivers every single time.
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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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