Chicken 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 you rethink how exciting a bowl of peas can actually be. The fresh mint and lemon juice lift the whole dish, turning humble frozen peas into something that feels genuinely special on the plate. A pat of butter stirred in off the heat gives everything a glossy, rich coating without weighing it down. The ingredient list is short and naturally free from grains or gluten-containing additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It comes together in just a few minutes, which makes it an easy win alongside roasted vegetables, fish, or a grain bowl. The optional lemon zest is worth adding if you have it — that extra pop of brightness really ties the mint and citrus together beautifully.
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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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