Turmeric Free Classic Peas with Mint
Bright, fresh, and ready in minutes, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes a weeknight dinner feel a little more special. Frozen peas cook up brilliantly tender and vivid green, then get tossed with melted butter, fragrant mint, and a hit of lemon zest that lifts the whole dish. The combination is clean and vibrant — nothing heavy, nothing fussy, just honest flavors that work beautifully together. For anyone avoiding certain spices and seasonings, this recipe is naturally in the clear, relying only on whole, straightforward ingredients you can easily verify. The mint and lemon zest do all the heavy lifting here, delivering brightness and aroma without reaching for any spice blends or pre-mixed seasonings that might sneak in unwanted additions. It pairs effortlessly with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a simple pasta, and the whole thing comes together in under five minutes.
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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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