Carrageenan Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of fresh lemon, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes people wonder why they don't eat more peas. The mint lifts the natural sweetness of the peas while the butter rounds everything out into something that feels genuinely elegant for how little effort it takes. Carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer derived from seaweed — sneaks into a surprising number of packaged and processed foods, including some frozen vegetable blends and flavored butters, so keeping ingredients this clean and straightforward is a smart move. Here, you're working with plain frozen peas, unsalted butter, and fresh aromatics, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. A squeeze of lemon juice and a little zest at the end add brightness that makes the whole dish pop. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with just about any protein or grain you've got going. Simple, fresh, and genuinely delicious.
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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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