Soy 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 ever overthought vegetables. Frozen peas cook up tender and vibrantly green, then get tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a little lemon zest for a combination that feels genuinely elegant. The lemon zest is the quiet hero here — it lifts the whole dish and makes the mint pop in a way that tastes far more considered than the effort involved. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with no hidden additives or processed components to second-guess. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color on the plate. Keep this one in your back pocket for weeknights when you need something fast that still feels like you tried.
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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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