Paraben Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, fresh, and ready in minutes, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever overthought vegetables. Frozen peas cook up tender and vibrantly green, then get tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a hint of lemon zest for a combination that feels genuinely elegant. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward — no preservatives, no additives, just real food you can feel good about. For anyone navigating sensitivities to synthetic compounds commonly found in processed or packaged foods, cooking from scratch like this is the easiest way to stay in control of what goes on the plate. The mint and lemon zest do a lot of heavy lifting here, lifting the natural sweetness of the peas into something that tastes bright and almost springlike. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color and freshness alongside it. Simple, clean, and genuinely delicious — this one earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation.
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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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