Chestnut Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of citrus, this vibrant side dish is the kind of thing that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel a little more special. Frozen peas cook up in just a couple of minutes, then get tossed with melted butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a combination that's light, fresh, and genuinely addictive. The optional lemon zest takes the whole thing up another notch if you have it on hand. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, including chestnuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's also gluten free by nature, relying on nothing but whole, straightforward ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color and brightness on the plate.
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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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