Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and ready in minutes, this vibrant side dish is exactly the kind of simple, feel-good cooking that makes mealtime easy when you're eating for two. Frozen peas are a fantastic source of folate and plant-based protein — both genuinely useful during pregnancy — and they cook up beautifully tender in just a couple of minutes. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon juice lift the whole dish with a clean, zesty flavor that feels light without being boring. Unsalted butter keeps sodium in check, and every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about what's going into your bowl. The optional lemon zest adds a little extra brightness if you're in the mood for it, and the whole thing comes together in one saucepan with almost no cleanup. It's the kind of side that pairs effortlessly with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or really anything you're craving that week.
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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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