Caffeine Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and impossibly green, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes a simple plate look like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. Frozen peas get a quick boil until just tender, then blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice into something genuinely luxurious. The optional splash of heavy cream takes the texture from smooth to cloud-like, though it's completely delicious without it. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no label-reading required — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. The mint and lemon keep things fresh and lively, cutting through the richness of the butter in the best possible way. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or even a simple poached egg on toast for a lighter meal. This is one of those recipes that looks impressive but comes together in under ten minutes with almost no effort.
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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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