Pork 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 people ask what your secret is. 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 ties everything together beautifully. The optional lemon zest takes it one step further, adding a fragrant lift that makes the whole dish feel a little more special. Everything here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived ingredients — no hidden additives, no label-reading stress, just clean, whole-food ingredients you can feel good about. It comes together in under ten minutes, making it an ideal weeknight side that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a grain bowl and watch it disappear fast.
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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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