Lupin Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, buttery, and finished with a hit of fresh mint, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that makes a weeknight plate feel genuinely special. Frozen peas cook up in just a few minutes, turning vivid green and tender before getting tossed with melted butter, chopped mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice that lifts the whole dish. A little lemon zest stirred in at the end adds an extra layer of citrusy fragrance that really makes it sing. For anyone navigating lupin concerns, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is clean and easy to verify, with no flour-based thickeners, coatings, or processed additives that might sneak lupin in through the back door. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color on the plate. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes, which means there's almost no excuse not to make 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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