MSG Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, fresh, and impossibly simple, this pea dish is the kind of side that makes a weeknight dinner feel a little more special. Frozen peas go from freezer to table in just minutes, turning tender and vivid green before getting tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a hit of lemon zest. That combination of cool herb and citrus brightness is genuinely hard to beat. For anyone avoiding monosodium glutamate, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero processed flavor enhancers hiding in the mix. So many store-bought sauces and seasoning blends are where MSG tends to sneak in, but here you're working with whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. It pairs beautifully alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color 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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