Gluten Free Parmesan Peas
Bright, buttery, and finished with a hit of lemon and salty Parmesan, this simple side dish is the kind of thing that disappears fast at the dinner table. It comes together in one skillet in under ten minutes, making it an easy win on busy weeknights when you still want something that feels a little special. Peas are naturally gluten free, and every other ingredient here — butter, garlic, fresh lemon, finely grated Parmesan — is straightforwardly safe without any substitutions or label-hunting required. The technique is simple but smart: pulling the pan off the heat before adding the lemon and cheese keeps everything bright and prevents the Parmesan from clumping. That pop of lemon zest alongside the juice gives the dish a fresh, almost springlike lift that balances the richness of the butter beautifully. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds color and a little herbal note if you have it on hand. This one serves four and pairs well with just about any protein you've already got going.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 oz frozen peas
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just softened, about 1 minute — watch closely so it does not brown.
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