Beef Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of citrus, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes people ask what your secret is. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed with melted butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice that wakes everything right up. The optional lemon zest takes it even further if you want that extra pop of brightness. It comes together in just a few minutes with a single saucepan, which means less cleanup and more time at the table. Everything here is naturally free of gluten and completely plant-forward aside from the butter, so it pairs beautifully with just about any protein or grain you're already serving. It's the kind of effortless side that looks and tastes far more impressive than the ingredient list would suggest.
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4 servings
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2–3 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
- 2
Drain the peas and return them to the saucepan over low heat. Add the butter and stir until melted and the peas are coated, about 30 seconds.
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