BHA & BHT Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, velvety, and impossibly green, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate look more elegant. Frozen peas, fresh mint, a squeeze of lemon, and a knob of butter come together in minutes to create something that tastes far more refined than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT — no processed shortcuts, no packaged seasoning blends, just clean, whole components you can trust. That matters more than people realize, since those additives sneak into a surprising number of store-bought sauces, flavored butters, and frozen vegetable blends. Blending the peas while they're still vivid and just-cooked locks in that gorgeous color and sweet, grassy flavor, and the optional splash of heavy cream takes the texture from smooth to silky. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or even spooned alongside a simple grain bowl. Once you see how easy it is to make this from scratch, reaching for a jarred version will feel completely unnecessary.
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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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