Nitrate & Nitrite 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 lifts everything with a cool, garden-fresh note, while the lemon juice and optional zest add just enough brightness to keep each bite lively. Unsalted butter ties it all together with a gentle richness that feels indulgent without weighing the dish down. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no cured meats, no processed seasonings, no packaged shortcuts — you can feel genuinely confident about what's going into your meal. Many side dishes that seem innocent actually sneak in preserved or cured components through seasoning blends or flavored butters, so cooking from scratch like this makes all the difference. It comes together in under ten minutes, making it an effortless addition to a weeknight dinner or a fresh, vibrant complement to a larger spread.
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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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