Lemon Pepper Peas Recipe: A Quick, Buttery, and Flavorful Side Dish
Tender green peas tossed with butter and zesty lemon pepper seasoning for a quick, flavorful vegetable side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place frozen peas in a saucepan and add enough water to cover.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
- Drain the peas thoroughly and return them to the saucepan.
- Add butter and lemon pepper seasoning. Stir until the butter melts and coats the peas evenly.
- Season with salt to taste and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust lemon pepper seasoning according to taste.
- Add fresh lemon juice or lemon zest for extra citrus flavor.
- Substitute olive oil for butter if desired.
- Avoid overcooking to maintain the bright green color.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Ingredient quantities and nutrition are estimated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 75 g
- Calories: 86 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
