Honey Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of fresh lemon, this vibrant side dish is the kind of thing that makes people ask what you did to make simple peas taste so good. The secret is in the layering — sweet frozen peas cooked just until tender, tossed in melted butter, then lifted with finely chopped mint and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. It comes together in minutes and tastes genuinely fresh, not like an afterthought on the plate. Many packaged pea dishes and pre-made sides sneak in sweeteners you'd rather avoid, but every ingredient here is completely straightforward and easy to verify. The optional lemon zest adds a little extra brightness if you want to push the citrus note further. This is the kind of effortless side that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a pop of color and flavor alongside 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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