Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
That vivid green color you see in this silky purée is completely real — no dyes, no additives, just frozen peas cooked quickly so they stay bright and beautiful. Many store-bought vegetable sides and sauces sneak in artificial colorings to punch up their appearance, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's going into the bowl. Frozen peas, fresh mint, a squeeze of lemon, and a knob of butter come together in the blender to create something that tastes far more elegant than the ingredient list suggests. The mint lifts the natural sweetness of the peas, and the lemon keeps everything tasting fresh and alive. A splash of heavy cream is optional but makes the texture impossibly smooth and luxurious. It's the kind of side dish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together in under ten minutes on your stovetop.
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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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