Oats Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, buttery, and finished with a hit of fresh mint, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for anything more complicated. Frozen peas cook up in just a couple of minutes, then get tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a little lemon zest for a result that tastes genuinely fresh and vibrant. The ingredients are naturally free from grains of any kind, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just clean, wholesome produce and pantry staples. That lemon zest is a small touch that makes a big difference, lifting the sweetness of the peas and tying everything together beautifully. It pairs effortlessly with roasted meats, grilled fish, or a simple weeknight pasta, and it comes together so fast you can make it while the rest of dinner finishes up. This is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show.
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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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