Peanut Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, fresh, and ready in minutes, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes a weeknight dinner feel a little more special. Frozen peas get a quick blanch until they're just tender and that gorgeous vivid green, then tossed with melting butter, fragrant mint, and a hit of lemon zest. The result is a bowl of pure, clean flavor — light enough to let the main course shine but interesting enough to steal a few compliments. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally straightforward: every ingredient is simple and easy to verify, with no sauces or blends that might hide unexpected allergens. The mint and lemon zest do a lot of heavy lifting here, lifting the sweetness of the peas into something that tastes genuinely bright and intentional. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs 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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