Walnut 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 a knob of butter melts right over them off the heat for a silky, rich coating. Fresh mint and a little lemon zest go in at the end, lifting the whole dish with a clean, herby brightness that feels almost fancy for how little effort it takes. It's the sort of recipe that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or honestly just a pile of good crusty bread. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just cook, stir, and serve. The lemon zest is a small touch that makes a genuinely noticeable difference, so don't skip it.
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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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