Sesame Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, buttery, and finished with a pop of fresh mint, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for something more complicated. The lemon zest lifts the whole bowl with a subtle citrusy brightness that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the peas. It comes together in just a few minutes — frozen peas go straight into boiling water, get drained, and then get tossed with butter, mint, and zest right in the warm pan. No sauces, no specialty products, no hidden ingredients to second-guess — just clean, whole-food staples that are naturally free from sesame in every form. That makes it a genuinely stress-free choice when you're building a meal and need a side you can trust. It's elegant enough to serve alongside a dinner party main, but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday night without a second thought.
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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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