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.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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
• 0 as needed Water for blanching
• 0 as needed Ice water

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set it aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Transfer the minted peas and wax beans to a serving dish. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1035.1 grams (1035.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	593

Total Fat 39.20g	50%
Saturated Fat 16.40g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1213mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 52.30g	19%
Dietary Fiber 22.70g	81%
Total Sugars 21.60g
Protein 17.50g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198mg	15%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1182mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 33.1%