Rice Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, buttery, and finished with a hit of fresh mint and lemon zest, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a more complicated recipe. Frozen peas are the unsung hero here — they cook in just two minutes and come out vibrant and tender every time. The butter coats each pea in a silky richness, while the mint and lemon zest lift the whole dish into something that feels genuinely fresh and a little elegant. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color on the plate. For anyone navigating grain-free or starch-restricted eating, this is the kind of effortless side that slots right in without any substitutions or workarounds — just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they should. It comes together in one saucepan with almost no cleanup, which is always a win on a busy weeknight.
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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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