Barley Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and bursting with the fresh flavor of spring, 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 effort involved. A splash of heavy cream is optional but takes the texture to a genuinely restaurant-worthy level of smoothness. Grains are completely absent from this recipe — every ingredient is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cereal derivatives sneaking in. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled fish, or even a simple poached egg, and the vivid green color alone is enough to make the whole table take notice. Make it ahead and keep it warm on the lowest heat setting, and it holds up beautifully without losing that gorgeous color or fresh flavor.
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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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