Celery Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of citrus, this side dish is the kind of simple recipe that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed in melted butter and loaded with fresh mint and lemon juice for a flavor combination that feels genuinely fresh and lively. The lemon zest, if you choose to use it, adds an extra layer of brightness that takes the whole thing up a notch. There's no complicated prep, no specialty ingredients to hunt down, and nothing here that could sneak in any celery-derived additives or hidden vegetable blends — just clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. It comes together in under ten minutes, making it an ideal weeknight side when you need something vibrant on the plate without a lot of fuss. Pair it with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or even a simple grain bowl and it holds its own every single time.
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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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