Pork 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 cook up tender and vibrantly green, then get tossed with melted butter, fresh mint, and a hint of lemon zest for a combination that's light, fragrant, and genuinely delicious. The mint lifts everything with an herby freshness while the lemon zest adds just enough brightness to keep it from feeling heavy. It's the sort of dish that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color on the plate. Every ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-checking required — just clean, wholesome produce and pantry staples. Don't let the short ingredient list fool you; the flavors come together in a way that feels far more considered than the effort involved.
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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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