Description
Thanksgiving Peas are a vibrant, buttery side dish that brings a pop of color and flavor to your holiday table. With fresh mint and a hint of lemon zest, these sweet green gems not only complement your turkey but also elevate your entire feast. Quick to prepare and bursting with nostalgia, Thanksgiving Peas are sure to steal the show this holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or 1 cup frozen peas)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse fresh or frozen peas under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add peas and cook for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Stir in chopped mint, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add lemon zest and mix for an additional minute.
- Serve warm on a platter, garnished with extra mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (75g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg