Turkey 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 overthought vegetables. The lemon zest lifts the whole bowl, giving it a clean, springy quality that pairs beautifully with just about any main course on the table. Since the focus here is on keeping things poultry-free, this is a genuinely fuss-free option — no swaps needed, no label-checking required. Frozen peas go straight into boiling salted water, and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes with minimal cleanup. The butter coats every pea in a silky richness that balances the brightness of the mint without overwhelming it. It's the kind of effortless side that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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