Pescatarian Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of citrus, this simple side dish proves that the best things on the table don't always require much effort. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're vivid green and just tender, then tossed with melted butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice that makes every bite feel alive. The optional lemon zest takes the whole thing up another notch if you have a spare minute to zest. It comes together in under ten minutes with a single saucepan, which makes it an easy weeknight hero alongside fish, grain bowls, or really anything that needs a pop of color. The ingredient list is naturally free of gluten-containing grains — no swaps or specialty products required, just clean, whole ingredients doing their thing. It's the kind of side dish that looks like you put in way more thought than you actually did, and nobody needs to know otherwise.
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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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