Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, fresh, and ready in under ten minutes, this vibrant side dish is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're perfectly tender and that gorgeous green color pops, then they're tossed with a little unsalted butter, finely chopped fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a combination that tastes far more special than the ingredient list suggests. A pinch of lemon zest takes it over the top if you have one on hand. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-scanning required — just cook and serve. It comes together in one saucepan with barely any cleanup, which makes it an easy win alongside grilled proteins, roasted mains, or really anything that could use a pop of color on the plate. Serves four, and honestly, you might want to double it.
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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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