Lactose Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of citrus, this simple side dish is proof that the best flavors often come from the fewest ingredients. Frozen peas cook up in just a couple of minutes, turning vivid green and tender before getting tossed with melted butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The optional lemon zest takes the whole thing to another level if you have it on hand. Butter is naturally free of lactose in the trace amounts that typically cause issues, and with no cream, cheese, or milk in sight, this dish is genuinely easy on sensitive stomachs without any substitutions required. The mint and lemon combo keeps things tasting fresh and bright rather than heavy, making it a perfect pairing for grilled proteins or a simple weeknight grain bowl. It comes together so fast that it almost feels like cheating — but the flavor is anything but lazy.
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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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