Almond Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and impossibly green, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate look more elegant. Frozen peas get a quick boil until just tender, then blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon into something that tastes far more refined than the ingredient list suggests. A splash of heavy cream is optional but takes the texture to a genuinely luxurious place. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and a blender, which means minimal cleanup and maximum payoff. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, clean cooking. It works beautifully alongside roasted lamb, grilled fish, or even spooned under a poached egg for a simple weeknight dinner that feels a little special.
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4 servings
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook until just tender and bright green, about 3–4 minutes. Do not overcook — the peas should still be vivid in color.
- 2
Drain the peas, reserving 3–4 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
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