Vegetarian Gluten Free Minted Peas
Bright, herby, and ready in minutes, this simple side dish proves that the best cooking often comes down to letting fresh ingredients shine. 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 for a combination that feels genuinely elegant. The optional lemon zest adds an extra citrusy lift that takes the whole thing up a notch. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten and meat, there's no swapping or substituting required — it just works as written. It pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grain dishes, or anything that could use a pop of color and brightness on the plate. This is the kind of effortless side that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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