Seed Oil Free Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of citrus, this simple side dish is proof that the best flavors don't need much fuss. Frozen peas cook up in just a few minutes, then get tossed with melted butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice for something that tastes genuinely vibrant and fresh. The optional lemon zest takes the whole thing up a notch if you have it on hand — that little extra pop of citrus really ties everything together. For anyone avoiding industrially processed cooking oils, this recipe is a clean win. The only fat here is real unsalted butter, so there's no canola, soybean, or sunflower oil hiding in the mix. It's the kind of ingredient list you can read at a glance and feel good about. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a pop of color and brightness on the plate.
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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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