Minted Peas and Wax Beans
Brighten your table with a side dish that’s as vibrant as it is flavorful: Minted Peas and Wax Beans. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender-crisp wax beans and sweet peas, gently sautéed in a luscious mix of butter and olive oil, then elevated with the fresh, zesty aromas of chopped mint and lemon zest. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt and a hint of black pepper, this dish is a true celebration of seasonal produce. Whether you're looking for a quick 20-minute side dish for a weeknight dinner or a stunning addition to your spring or summer menu, this recipe offers a refreshing twist on classic vegetables. Serve warm and watch it disappear from the plate! Keywords: fresh minted peas, wax beans recipe, vegetable side dish, quick and easy, seasonal vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Fresh wax beans, trimmed
- 200 grams Fresh or frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- as needed Water for blanching
- as needed Ice water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set it aside.
Add the wax beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Leave them in the ice water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
If using fresh peas, blanch them in the same boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to the ice water. If using frozen peas, skip this step and simply thaw them.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.
Add the blanched wax beans and peas to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the butter and oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped mint leaves, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss well to combine and cook for another minute until everything is heated through.
Transfer the minted peas and wax beans to a serving dish. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
