Shellfish 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 don't cook vegetables this way every single time. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're just tender and that gorgeous vivid green, then tossed off the heat with butter so every little pea gets a silky, rich coating. A handful of finely chopped fresh mint and a hit of lemon zest lift the whole thing into something that tastes genuinely special — way more than the sum of its parts. It's naturally free from any ocean-derived ingredients, so there's zero concern about hidden shellfish derivatives sneaking into your meal the way they sometimes do in restaurant sauces or pre-seasoned frozen blends. The ingredient list is short and honest: peas, butter, mint, lemon zest, salt, and pepper — nothing to second-guess. This is the kind of effortless side that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled lamb, or really anything that needs a pop of color and brightness 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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