Beef Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
This vibrant pea purée is the kind of side dish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a handful of pantry staples. The frozen peas cook up fast and stay brilliantly green, while fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon juice lift the whole thing into something genuinely bright and exciting. Butter adds a silky richness, and a splash of optional heavy cream takes the texture from smooth to absolutely luxurious. Passing the purée through a fine-mesh strainer is the little extra step that makes it feel truly special — velvety and elegant without any fuss. It pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or lamb, making it a versatile addition to almost any plate. Since every ingredient here is naturally free from beef and beef-derived products, there's no label-checking or substitution stress — just clean, fresh flavors from start to finish.
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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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